I don't believe that either one of these works in the long term for anyone who does not believe that they have a problem. Either one of these will detox a person but once released they will return to drugs with the belief that they can do it once and not have a problem. I think that if one of these has to be chosen then first should be the treatment program. Many who are required to go into these programs will see that they do have a problem. They may start to see signs and symptoms in themselves that they didn't before. Movies such as 28 days with Sandra Bullock show how this can happen. Even though it is just a story, some of it may be based on real events, most things are. For these people jail would have been detrimental to their recovery and probably would have set them on the path of no return. People who are released from drug treatment programs and continue to go back to drugs should probably do some jail time. It's possible that it will be the wake up call that they need. I think that the real problem for addicts is that although everyone says don't do it and just say no, very few are ready to tell the truth about drugs. They make you feel good, you get away from life for awhile. Many become addicts because the desire to get away from reality is so strong that they turn to the drugs instead of trying to better their reality. The key for many people is not just getting away from drugs but a whole lifestyle change, including scenery if needed. Drugs have less power over a person whose daily life is one of joy and happiness already.
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I think is hard to choose which treatment would be the best when in both situations addicts could go back to drugs. As you mentioned, going to jail is not the best option but is a good idea that drug addicts would be sent to jail if they go back to drugs after going to drug rehab. Perhaps, mandatory drug treatment programs are the best options because it gives them another opportunity to get out of drugs and recover their lives.
ReplyDeleteI agree with mandatory drug programs however I don't know how long they have to stay in one of those facilities. I remember reading somewhere that it takes at least two years for a crack addict to stop craving drugs after they have stopped for a period of time. Maybe these treatment centers need to increase their treatment programs.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement that people who have positive happy attitudes are less likely to start down the path of drug usage. Drugs are not the answer even thought they may numb the pain of reality they do not fix the problem, and are only a temporary fix to the delima. I believe more focus should be made on the persons mental well being as well as their surroundings, this is the only way to cure this illness.
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