Going to Treatment During the Holidays
It is not uncommon for people suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism to create barriers to treatment, even if they know they need the help. Even though they are suffering from a chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disease like addiction, people with substance use disorders will often make or use any excuse not to seek help or go to a detox facility or treatment center. Some of the common excuses used by people to avoid going to treatment are: The job Their kids Their spouse Their pets A big project, either at work or home An upcoming vacation However, towards the end of each year, many of the excuses or barriers pale in comparison to the one major reason that someone [...]