There are many common myths about drug and alcohol treatment. Many times, men and women tell themselves treatment is not necessary, or that it cannot work for you. You may think you cannot get away from day-to-day life long enough to get help. Then, there are many myths present related to the actual process. At Crestview Recovery, our team wants to work with you to find the best treatment plans for helping you to overcome addiction. We want to help you realize how positive drug and alcohol treatment can be. It will help you get back on track in your life and help you achieve your goals for the future.
5 Myths About Treatment
Treatment is an opportunity to reclaim your life and health. It is also only as good as what you put into it. Take a look at a few common myths about drug and alcohol treatment that you should never believe.
You Are Locked Up
One of the biggest misconceptions about treatment is that men in men’s rehab programs and women in women’s rehab programs are locked into rooms during their stay in a treatment center. That is never the case. Treatment is not meant to be a punishment but an opportunity for you to work on healing and health improvement. You will find, beyond a doubt, this is a welcoming place to be.
Outpatient Care Does Not Work
Our team provides a range of treatment options. You do not have to be inpatient to recover from alcohol addiction. We offer:
- Partial hospitalization treatment (PHP)
- Intensive outpatient program (IOP)
- Traditional outpatient treatment
- Mental health therapist in Portland OR
- Rehab aftercare support
- Telehealth intensive outpatient treatment program
If you do need drug detox, our team can help you find that care. We specialize in offering customized treatment for your needs. The good news is most people can live at home with their family and still get help.
You Can Stop Using At Home
Another common misconception of treatment is you can stop using and recover on your own at home. The fact is, drug and alcohol treatment with a professional is designed to empower you with solutions to your addiction. It provides you with resources and the support you cannot find at home. Most people cannot stop using drugs or alcohol on their own and require professional help.
It is a Mental Issue Not a Drug Issue
Some people believe they use drugs and alcohol in a safe manner to deal with their mental health disorders. They may feel they have to use substances instead. Our team can help you with dual diagnosis treatment, a way to learn to manage both your mental illness and your drug addiction in a safe manner. You do not have to live with either. Crestview Recovery can help provide you with depression treatment and anxiety treatment if you need it as well.
You’re Too Far Gone
No matter where you are in drug and alcohol addiction, your life is worth living to the fullest. Our team works with individuals in all stages of addiction and with many complexities. It is never too late to reach out for help and to find the support you need to fully recover.
Contact Crestview Recovery
Do you still believe these myths about drug and alcohol treatment? Could it be time for you to step into treatment to get the support you need? Our team at Crestview Recovery wants to help you. With a wide range of treatment options and outstanding resources to support you, you can feel confident in your future recovery with us. To get started, call our counselors at 866.262.0531 today.
Since 2016, Dr. Merle Williamson, a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, has been the Medical Director at Crestview Recovery, bringing a rich background in addiction medicine from his time at Hazelden Treatment Center. He oversees outpatient drug and alcohol treatments, providing medical care, setting policies, detox protocols, and quality assurance measures. Before specializing in addiction medicine, he spent 25 years in anesthesiology, serving as Chair of Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Chief of Anesthesia at Kaiser Permanente. This experience gives him a unique perspective on treating prescription drug addiction.
