Busting Addiction and Its Myths SafeHouse Rehab Thailand

In this podcast, we continue to explode the myths surrounding addiction.Example myths include:The shame and social disapproval associated with addiction.Stereotypes that perpetuate the myth.Addiction only happens to certain kinds of people. Addiction is a choice. Kids should just say NO.

In this podcast, we do a quick Q&A on the myths of addiction and address other questions posed by our readers and listeners.These questions revolve around:The myth that addiction is a question of moral character.Why some people refuse to get help.Whether treatment works.Why people think that AA is a cult.

This podcast, is a story about a man named Tim and it demonstrates the power of perseverance.We learn that:Tim overcame a suicide attempt on the eve of his admission of powerlessness over his addiction.He saw his Stage 4 cancer lifted by the miracle of modern medicine, and his own determination to heal.Although he was high school dropout, he went on to earn a Master’s degree at the age of 62.Tim’s adversity has served to strengthened him and inspire others in ways he never imagined.

In this podcast, we discuss the deadly consequences of addiction and alcoholism:We learn that:Alcoholism and addiction are incurable and progressive, and often fatal if ignored.There is a serious undercounting of the societal costs in life and injury due to alcoholism, while there is better data on drug abuse effects.It is rare that an alcoholic or addict can successfully get and stay clean and sober on his or her own willpower alone. He or she needs to ask for and receive help from othe...

In this podcast, we discuss new ways of thinking and behavior that help with moving the alcoholic/addict toward treatment.We learn that:Family members need to unlearn their conditioned way of reacting to their beloved alcoholic or addict.The new way asks the family member to take a softer approach which will disarm the conflict.The approach is called CRAFT – Community Reinforcement and Family Training which has seen a high success rate when it’s followed through.It’s recommended that attendin...

In this podcast, we discuss the impossibility of escaping the here and now.We learn that:1. It’s common for people to be constantly thinking about something other than the reality of the present.2. There is a huge difference between planning for the future and living there. 3. There is ultimately much joy in living in the moment regardless of a person’s circumstances, but it takes commitment and practice.