Perceived Substance Use Disorder (SUD) – Mental health disorder – Opiate and prescription drug rehabilitation programs in British Columbia and Alberta – Options Treatment Center in Kelowna, British Columbia treating prescription drug, opiate, fentanyl, heroin, and alcohol addiction and recovery.
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Substance disorders or SUD come in many forms, but are usually characterized by a psychological and physical need for a substance. This usually leads to on-going compulsive behaviors and impulsive actions. Psychologists agree that addiction and abuse is largely due to substance use disorders. Well, despite a lot of research and professional approval, most people still think of addiction as a personal failure of unscrupulous people.
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This perception is not supported by current policy, which limits options for becoming dependent on substances, although medication has been shown to be a more effective way to reduce abuse rates. By limiting, not treating, the perception that addicts break the law, stigma is still there and only strengthened.
Public awareness cannot change overnight because we cannot change people’s feelings, attitudes and beliefs.
One way to do this is to share what you’re going through, rather than hiding behind a fake facade. If you are honest and open, society will see you as a person who needs help, not a criminal. When people around you start to think of you as a person with problems, they can change their misconceptions and beliefs, and may even offer compassion and support.
Another way to deal with the stigma of SUD is to research the disorder and fully understand the condition. By learning more about the realities of drug use disorder, you will not only understand what you are dealing with and the best way to deal with it, but you will also be able to educate those around you about the realities of addiction and substance abuse.
Society is always too quick to identify and judge addicts as criminals who just have to stand up and do the right thing. Most people are too ignorant and hardened with these beliefs that they fail to take the time to understand the reality of chemical addiction and the challenges addicts face in recovery. Recovery is easier said than done. It is a very difficult and long road without proper help and support.
If you or a loved one is struggling on the road to recovery, you can contact Options Okanagan for much-needed advice or help in reducing the stress in your life.
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Options Okanagan Opiate and Alcohol Treatment Centers in Kelowna, Salmon Arm and Vancouver, British Columbia – Men and Women are recovering and healing from Alcohol and Drug Abuse at our treatment center here in the Okanagan right now.
Our unique and distinctive Opiate Drug and Alcohol treatment program allows men and women to come in from Calgary as well as Edmonton as we offer airport pickup.
Numerous clients come to us from Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton and other locations in Alberta and even other provinces for Opiate addiction treatment, heroin drug treatment, many other drugs, and alcohol addictions for rehabilitation because of the uniqueness of our treatment center.
Our (Kelowna) Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program Location:
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Options Okanagan Drug and Opiate Treatment Center
551 Sherrydale Crescent, Kelowna, British Columbia, V1V 2E6
Toll-Free Phone Number: 1-855-335-0331