Treatment

Treatment

The topic for this weeks' discussion was about substance abuse prevention and treatment.  Although availability of treatment programs, especially for a specific target population, poses as a problem  in our society, the bigger issues lies behind the abuser and their willingness to seek help.  I believe that most are reluctant to seek help because the people that are encouraging them to GET HELP doesn't really know exactly what they are going through.  I guess what I'm trying to say is....maybe those with addiction will most likely ask or at least think about getting help if someone who has suffered for the same problem, gave them the advice to get help.  To put simply, would you seek fashion advice from someone who likes to wear bright colors when you love dark colors? Substance abuse is undoubtedly more complex than bright and dark colors, but I believe those who have experienced the pain, torture, and darkness of substance abuse are better equipped at influencing other addicts to seek treatment. Also, people are more likely to participate when they feel they can relate with their peers. 


The video below is about a former drug addict who talks about his experience with treatment.

Reference:

YouTube (2011, November 16). Treatment for Substance Abuse [Video file]. Retrieved from http://youtu.be/bVIyIP-zCLY