We all know that not everything that is shown in films and TV series happens in real life. For example,
Often films and TV series show some things unrealistically. Among them – drug addiction and alcoholism. Here are eight myths you'll see on screen.
- The rehabilitation period is 28 days. It is believed that the optimal duration of this period – three months. At the same time, in the USA, insurance companies are willing to pay for just 28 days of treatment.
- Rehabilitation – luxury holiday. Indeed there are unusual rehabcenters, but not everyone can afford them. The state rehabilitation system in America lacks funding, so it is unlikely that in this case one should expect luxurious conditions. In addition, even if you pay a lot of money and do yoga, have a personal chef, this will not solve the problem of drug addiction.
- Drug addiction – it's forever. In fact, it all depends on the person.For some, abstinence from alcohol or drugs helps to completely abandon them, while someone returns to their use after a while, but in small or moderate doses.
- Recovery can come only after reaching the "bottom". In the films "Trainspotting" and "Requiem for a Dream"it is shown that the turning point, which prompts the refusal of drugs, is precisely the achievement of this "bottom". In reality, this is not so. First, it is impossible to give a universal definition of "bottom" for any person. Secondly, not everyone refuses illicit substances and alcohol in the later stages: there are examples when people struggled with addictions at an early stage. In addition, people usually seek help when something else in life is more important than alcohol or drugs.
- Hard limits work. It happens that a relative of a drug addict or alcoholiclocks him up at home, doesn't even give him money for food, refuses to take him anywhere if the person is drunk or on drugs again. In fact, such actions often only exacerbate the situation.
- Addiction occurs after one use. In fact, addiction develops gradually. Just using any drug will not make you addicted.
- Any drug use – this is self-medication. Some turn to drugs or alcoholto deal with difficult emotions. Also, people with mental illness often also use alcohol or illegal substances, but at the same time, about two-thirds of those who suffer from mental disorders do not have an addiction to alcoholic beverages or drugs. Most use these substances because they give them pleasure and make them feel good.
- Help "intervention". In some TV shows, the hero's family and friendsaddict, try to tell him about the use of drugs and the dangers of this. At the same time, if relatives simply express concerns, then this can help, but the conflict will most likely lead to the opposite results.
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