You’re battling a life-changing condition, one that is just as serious a disease as heart disease or cancer. Yet getting treatment seems like admitting defeat. It seems weak or, perhaps, even a sign of failure.
Substance use disorder (SUD) carries a significant amount of stigma, a belief that the disease is one that’s easy to control or one that you choose to have. Nothing could be further from the truth. At The Ranch at Dove Tree, we aim to help you get the treatment you need, so you don’t find yourself facing a deep, dark hole. We also provide you with the tools necessary to manage the intense feelings and unfair treatment that others levy on you.
If you are struggling with addiction, there is help in effective treatment plans. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Stigma Can Be Debilitating
Many people thinking about SUD treatment find themselves facing a feeling of failure. It’s quite normal to feel as if getting treatment could be seen as negative, but that’s not the case.
Treatment and research are helping to shed light on several factors:
- SUDs often are a result of a person’s environment, exposures from when they were younger, and genetic makeup.
- More people understand that SUDs are a disease, much like other mental health or physical health conditions. These diseases require treatment to help a person move forward.
- Trauma has long played a role in limiting the success of SUDs, but mental health treatment alongside SUD care can offer a strong and effective solution, restoring your future.
- Substance use can happen to anyone, and when it does, it creates long-term emotional pain and physical injury. When these types of outcomes occur, seeking help is the most effective way of getting back on track.
Myth: It’s Not That Easy. I Can’t Get Treatment
It’s very normal to feel as if getting SUD treatment could be a rough process. It may even seem impossible to do so. Take into consideration a few common reasons why you CAN get treatment and recover.
Myth: I Can’t Leave My Family for That Long
You may have responsibilities such as a job, children to care for, or school to complete. This could very well be the case. However, we offer a range of treatment options, including intensive outpatient treatment that allows you to maintain your obligations while receiving care. If you don’t get care, you may be unable to fulfill these responsibilities at all.
Myth: My Family Wouldn’t Understand
Stigma at home can be one of the most challenging forms. Telling your loved one that you need to get treatment can seem like an admission of failure. You don’t want them to think badly of you. Or, in some cases, you know they won’t accept the need for professional care.
However, in most families, loved ones already know there’s a problem. They recognize the very real risks to your health, and they’ve seen the change. In some families and cultures, treatment can seem weak, but those who truly care about you wouldn’t tell you not to get checked for a physical condition. Our family therapy programs can offer guidance and help. We bring your loved ones into work through their needs as well. Family systems therapy is all about creating the best environment for everyone.
Myth: I Don’t Want to Be a Statistic
If you’ve worked as a first responder or have military experience, you, too, face this stigma. The reality is clear, though. The 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that 2.8 million veterans, about 14% of them, have reported some level of SUD or mental health complication. Those figures are close for first responders and others who work in trauma-filled environments.
You’re only a statistic if you don’t take action and get help. Our team understands the complications and the worry about your job and future career objectives. You may not want to put your work on the line by admitting and getting treatment.
Our tactical recovery program works directly with you to avoid these negative outcomes. This program is specifically designed for those who are on the front line, dealing with the intensity of conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder, and who need help protecting their future.
Stigmas Are Real: Treatment Is Effective for SUDs
You’re very right to feel the pain and pressure from these addiction stigmas. It’s absolutely unfair and wrong. But you still need and deserve help, and we can provide that to you.
Turn to The Ranch at Dove Tree now for comprehensive treatment and the support you need, even at the worst times. Through well-designed programs that fit into your lifestyle and offer holistic treatment, you can recover, and we can make that possible. Contact us now for immediate help and answers.
