Hello, my name is Liz and I am a drug addict.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, 24.6 million Americans over the age of 12 are addicted to alcohol or drugs.
Therefore it is likely that someone you know- or even you- suffer from addiction.
However the same study shows that only 11 percent of addicts receive treatment.
Many people know that they have a problem, but are unsure of what to do or where to go for help.
Today I will be speaking about the 3 main approaches to the treatment of addiction: independent therapy, inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation, and public self help groups.
II. Often the first step people take is to seek help through one on one sessions with a mental health provider, such as a therapist, …show more content…
Self help groups are most often combined with the previous two methods of treatment I spoke about today. 1. Addicts in recovery will often attend meetings during, after, or in place of rehab. C. These meetings are free of charge and open to anyone that wants to join. 1. As it says in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stay clean and sober.
V. To sum it up, addiction is complex and everyone’s addiction is unique A. People reach sobriety through all kind of methods and combinations, but the 3 most recommended ways are individual therapy, rehabilitation centers, and self help groups. B. As the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration found, almost 90% of addicts do not get treatment. 1. This is known as the “treatment gap”. C. So what can be done about the treatment gap? 1. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the most effective ways to fight it is by raising awareness and reducing stigma. D. Addiction is not a dirty word, there are people out there that suffer from it, people like me (tie back). 1. If you believe that you or a loved one has a problem, I would encourage you to do some research on your own, and take that first step towards
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, 24.6 million Americans over the age of 12 are addicted to alcohol or drugs.
Therefore it is likely that someone you know- or even you- suffer from addiction.
However the same study shows that only 11 percent of addicts receive treatment.
Many people know that they have a problem, but are unsure of what to do or where to go for help.
Today I will be speaking about the 3 main approaches to the treatment of addiction: independent therapy, inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation, and public self help groups.
II. Often the first step people take is to seek help through one on one sessions with a mental health provider, such as a therapist, …show more content…
Self help groups are most often combined with the previous two methods of treatment I spoke about today. 1. Addicts in recovery will often attend meetings during, after, or in place of rehab. C. These meetings are free of charge and open to anyone that wants to join. 1. As it says in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, the only requirement for membership is the desire to stay clean and sober.
V. To sum it up, addiction is complex and everyone’s addiction is unique A. People reach sobriety through all kind of methods and combinations, but the 3 most recommended ways are individual therapy, rehabilitation centers, and self help groups. B. As the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration found, almost 90% of addicts do not get treatment. 1. This is known as the “treatment gap”. C. So what can be done about the treatment gap? 1. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the most effective ways to fight it is by raising awareness and reducing stigma. D. Addiction is not a dirty word, there are people out there that suffer from it, people like me (tie back). 1. If you believe that you or a loved one has a problem, I would encourage you to do some research on your own, and take that first step towards