In our home an addict .. entered the therapeutic center for two weeks, and returned to the abuse a month after leaving the center! He did not complete his university studies, and (Ahmed) did not become that desired engineer! Programs have not been able to enable him to learn again, and the title of "addict" or "drugged" stigma still distorts what remains of his dreams in a job that meets his needs, or to be again a productive and happy person.
In our house an addict .. it is true! But how can we deal with it? Can we help and support this person for treatment and recovery? Confronting the abuser or the addict is considered the first important stage in which the parents or concerned persons must abide by calm, and try to contain the abuser or addict, and overlook the reactions of his actions.
It is necessary not to treat him as a criminal or outcast person in the family. On the contrary, he must be supported and supported psychologically, and motivated for treatment, but what if he refuses treatment and help, despite the many attempts of parents? Most studies indicate that an addiction patient's desire for treatment is considered one of the most important drivers for stimulating change and recovery, as opposed to being forced to lead to undesirable outcomes.
In the same context, however, these studies have highlighted the importance and necessity of using "motivation" as a basic mechanism and method in persuading addiction patients to treatment, as in most cases the user or addict is not aware of the effects of his use, especially on his physical and psychological health, even if he has The initial desire for treatment, which may be killed by his fear of the nature of the treatment, the effects of leaving the drug, in addition to his fear of "scandal" and "the lack of confidentiality or privacy of his condition."
What about prison for drug addicts, in case they do not want treatment? Is prison considered an alternative to treatment and rehabilitation? Despite the economic burdens of imprisoning addicts, it has been proven that prisons do not treat addiction disease or its causes, and from this standpoint, treatment and provision of aftercare services has become the first solution in many developed countries, and the best alternative to imprisonment. And because studies in the United States of America indicated that about 95% of addicts who have been imprisoned return to abuse, and 60-80% of them commit new crimes after their release from prison, and that many of the drug users in prison are recruited to promote within gangs. These studies indicated that aftercare programs, for example by providing education and employment opportunities, contribute to promoting recovery and reducing relapse opportunities. And see where we are about the integrated treatment system that includes aftercare services, and that contributes to the reintegration of addicts into society! I wonder, do we need to stop and reconsider it, to make sure it is effective and meets the needs of our recovering addicted children ?!
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