False Drug Rehab Myths

by Fusion 360 Studios Digital Marketing Specialists

For those recovering from alcohol, illegal drugs and other substance abuse; it is important to have a positive state of mind in order for drug rehab treatment to be effective. There are many misconceptions and myths about drug rehab that can harm addicts in their recovery. Read on to dispel these common myths and get the most out of drug rehabilitation.

Drug Rehab Can Cure Addition

Although drug rehab can send an addiction into remission, it can’t completely cure the chemical dependency of addicts. Staying clean is dependent on the person’s strength of will and determination to be free.

Substance Abusers Must Be at an All Time Low Before Treatment

Many addicts will not accept treatment unless they have lost everything else in their life to the addiction. Although this is common, it is certainly not necessary for treatment to be effective.

Abusers Must Desire to be in Rehab

At first this may seem obvious, but specialists in drug rehabilitation are actually trained to break down walls and objections that patients may put up. There is little difference in success between those who choose drug rehab and those who are forced into it.

Seeking Help is a Sign of Weakness

Contrary to what some recovering addicts may think, seeking help through treatment is a sign of strength.

Quick Recovery is Possible

There are no shortcuts to addiction recovery. Facts actually show that the more time spent in rehabilitation, the more likely it is to be successful.

Relapse Means Starting Over

Relapse is actually very common during recovery. Furthermore, relapse does not discount at all the progress made in the past. Knowledge gained in treatment centers helps people realize that relapse isn’t the end of the world.

Going Into Rehab and Work

There is legislation in place to make sure than anyone who enters rehabilitation for drugs or alcohol will have their job saved for them when they return.

Drug Rehab Usually Fails

Although many statistics claim that rehabilitation doesn’t work, these reports generally only measure whether a relapse occurs or not. In truth, a relapse is part of a longer road to recovery.

Overall, treatment gives addicts the tools they need to truly overcome addiction.

Nate Myers is a health writer reporter for Fusion 360, a Content Marketing Agency. Information provided by Miramar Recovery Center.

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