Debunking Myths
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Some of the myths dealt with in Group Treatment for Substance Abuse[1] are:
- Substance users have to hit “rock bottom” before they can change. The truth is there is no proof that it's true and that "quite the contrary; the earlier in the addiction process a person gets intervention, the longer he or she can live a healthy, substance-free life (Hoffman & Froemke, 2007)"
- Addicts are bad people
- Addiction is a willpower problem
- Some people just can’t change
The one about addicts are bad people is important for us to discuss. See Self Worth.
References
- Challenging myths related to positive outcome expectancies and discussing the psychological components of substance use (e.g., placebo effects) provide the client with opportunities to make more informed choices in high-risk situations. Relapse Prevention, Second Edition: Maintenance Strategies in the Treatment of Addictive Behaviors (Kindle Locations 273-275). Guilford Publications. Kindle Edition.
- ↑ P/C/P Session 2 Myths and Misconceptions. Velasquez, Mary M. Group Treatment for Substance Abuse, Second Edition (Page 14). The Guilford Press. Kindle Edition.