Treatment: A Challenging Journey: Video Analysis

The Search for Treatment: A Challenging Journey discussed numerous topics about substance use treatment. The topics included effective treatment, barriers of treatment, treatment planning, good treatment programs, co-occurring disorders, 12 step programs, and treatment programs to avoid. According to the professionals in the video and effective treatment involves a holistic approach that covers physical, psychological, and services. Dr. Brady stated that an effective treatment program was a program that “deals with the entire package”. The professionals also broke down what a good treatment program consist of. A good treatment program consist of three main factors. The main factors that make up a good treatment program are evidence based practices, taking an individualistic approach, and the duration of a counselor. One professional in the video even stated that “you should stay away from programs that are not proven by scientific research”. I agree that for treatment to be effective the treatment must take an individual holistic approach to the problems that are being addressed. However, I do not agree that the only way to have effective treatment is through evidence based practices. Evidence based practices decrease any and all …show more content…
There are both internal and external barriers to receiving treatment. Internal barriers consist of emotions that prevent individuals from obtaining services. These emotions include guilt, shame, and embarrassment brought on by the stigma of addiction that society portrays. External factors of addiction include limitations such as access to treatment, insurances, employment and many others. When thinking about all the limitations to treatment I feel really saddened. I cannot imagine what it feels like to have the courage and say that I need/want help and not being able to access treatment because of location or money. That is a very difficult position to be