Have you heard some things about rehab that make you not want to go? Some people think that rehab is boring, or that others will judge them. This is simply not true. We debunk these and other top myths about rehab in this slideshow. www.recovery.org

1. 15Things
AboutRehab
ThatAren’tTrue

2. I’lllosemyjob.

3. FACT
You’re morelikelyto
lose your job
if you DON’T get help.
Don’t let the fear of losing your job
stop you from getting the help you
need.
You may have many options to take
time off work, including:
· Employee assistance programs.
· Family and Medical Leave Act
coverage.
· Vacation time.
Your supervisor doesn’t even have to
know you’re going to rehab.

4. Treatmentisaquickfix.

5. Recovery is an ongoingprocess
that continues after rehab.
FACT
Even after you leave rehab, you’ll need to work hard to remain sober
and live a life in recovery. You may even need to return to rehab
multiple times throughout your life.
It’s especially important to have an aftercare plan put in place to help
you once you leave rehab. This includes things like 12-Step programs,
therapy sessions, and having a solid support group of family and
friends.

6. Ineedtohit
rockbottomfirst.

7. If you wait to hit rock bottom,
it could be toolate.
FACT
The longer you wait to get treatment, the more likely it is that
your addiction will get worse.
Stop putting off rehab until tomorrow or next week—the longer
you wait, the harder it will be for you to recover from your
addiction.

8. I’llhavereligion
forcedonme.

9. Many programs
don’tusea
religiousapproach.
FACT If you don’t want a program that
uses religion as a tool, there are
other options.
You want to make sure that the
program’s core values and beliefs
reflect your own so you will get the
most out of rehab.
Only choose a program that you feel
comfortable with and will be able to
stick with in the long term.

10. screweduppersonthere.
I’llbethemost/least

11. Everybodyelseis
probably worried
about the samething.
FACT
It’s not uncommon to have low
self-esteem when you enter
rehab, or feel like you’re not at
the same stage as everyone else.
Treatment centers will help you
through these feelings and you’ll
also get to know others who feel
just the same as you do.

12. Ican’taffordit.

13. A lot of low-costoptions
are available.
FACT
Cost should never deter you from getting treatment. Dealing with
your addiction alone or not seeking help at all could cost you more
in the long run. Your health and well-being should be your number
one concern.
Medicare and Medicaid cover your screening for addiction and, in
some cases, may even cover your treatment. If not, ask the facility
how much your insurance will cover.
Also look into stabilization programs,12-Step programs, and other
low-cost treatment options.

14. Rehabisawaste
oftime.

15. Rehabhelpsmanypeople
recover.FACT
There’s a reason why so many seek treatment for their addiction.
Rehab will help you get your life back on track and return to a
healthy and sober lifestyle.
Rehab will help you with a number of things, including:
· Discontinuing your substance abuse.
· Improving your social and work life.
· Repairing damaged relationships with those you love.

16. Allrecoveryprograms
arethesame.

17. There are many
differenttypesof
treatment options.
FACT You have a lot of options when it
comes to recovery programs,
including:
· Inpatient.
· Outpatient.
· 12-Step.
· Luxury.
· Group therapy.
Don’t make your decision lightly;
make sure you choose the right
treatment type for your needs.

18. Everyonewillfindout
I’manaddict.

19. Treatment centers
respectyour
confidentiality.
FACT You don’t have to worry about
everyone knowing you’re in
rehab. Treatment centers are
required by law to keep your
information confidential.
However, you may wish to let
your loved ones know you are
seeking treatment, as support
from close friends and family
could be extremely helpful on
your road to recovery.

20. Detoxwillbeanightmare.

21. Treatment facilities will
helpyoudetoxsafely.
FACT
It’s no secret that detox can be uncomfortable, especially if you’ve
been using for a long time. You can be sure that treatment centers
do their best to help you through this period as safely and easily as
possible.
Detoxing in a facility is a much better idea than detoxing alone. In a
treatment center, you have the benefit of medical care and
continued monitoring during this difficult time.

22. Noonewillunderstandme.

23. Others at the
treatment center will
feelthesameas you.
FACT If you’re feeling like you’re the
odd one out in rehab, chances
are, others feel the same way.
Rehab will help you work
through these feelings of
isolation and help you feel
comfortable in expressing your
feelings.
Without rehab, you risk these
feelings developing into harmful
paranoia and isolating you even
further.

24. I’mtooold.

25. You’renevertoooldto get help.FACT
People from all age groups seek help for their addiction.
Don’t feel ashamed about your age—recovering is a lifelong
process and repeat attempts, even later in life, aren’t
pointless.
If you prefer, there may be treatment options that specialize
in your age group, so do some research before making your
final decision.

26. Rehabislikebootcamp.

27. Most programs
nolongerusea
confrontational
approach.
FACT
Treatment programs are
concerned with your comfort and
well-being and realize that other
day-to-day activities are beneficial
in addition to your counseling
sessions.
While in rehab, you’ll be given time
for recreational activities and the
facility may organize group
activities, such as movie nights.

28. I’llhavetoput
mylifeonhold.

29. Some programs allow
you to liveyour
day-to-daylife
as usual.
FACT
You don’t have to get inpatient
treatment if you don’t want to.
There are many programs that
allow you to recover while still
going to school or work and
seeing your friends and family.
However, inpatient treatment is
recommended for serious cases
or if you need to get away from
your everyday life in order to
recover.
Choose the option that’s right for
you.

30. Rehabisboring.

31. Rehab can be
incrediblyinsightful
andhelpful.
FACT Addiction treatment is what
you make of it. You can choose
to see it as boring, or as the
beginning of a new, revitalized
life.
You’ll meet other people
struggling with the same
problems, find out why you
turned to substance abuse in
the first place, and learn how
to stay clean and sober.

32. Takethefirststeptowardrecovery
Talktooneofourqualified
treatmentspecialiststo find a
treatment center today.