BUHusky
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Sadly, it's just a matter of time before he becomes a statistic. He was ordered into rehab by a judge. He won't take to it until he chooses to get rehabilitated on his own accord.
No one likes this kid, but if you read the article it seems more of a BS arrest. Just give the kid his possessions and let him leave the facility if he disagrees with the treatment program.
No one likes this kid, but if you read the article it seems more of a BS arrest. Just give the kid his possessions and let him leave the facility if he disagrees with the treatment program.
I texted my cousin who is a cop in tampa and said this kid is in big big trouble.. the resisting an officer "with violence" is a huge deal.
I'd venture that going to rehab as a result of an intervention is more voluntary than not. That's the point. Show the person he/she is surrounded by people who love them and give them a reason to want to get better.Not true 25. Someone forced into rehab and someone going voluntarily have about the same chance of a positive outcome. Interventions work. At least, they work as well as voluntary rehab, which is not too great.
Anyone with a kid or other loved one with a problem, should keep forcing the issue.
I think the arrest was of the "he's a danger to himself and others" variety.
No one likes this kid, but if you read the article it seems more of a BS arrest. Just give the kid his possessions and let him leave the facility if he disagrees with the treatment program.
I'd venture that going to rehab as a result of an intervention is more voluntary than not. That's the point. Show the person he/she is surrounded by people who love them and give them a reason to want to get better.
People ordered to treatment by the court have the same chance of getting sober as those who go voluntarily.
It is but the thinking is starting to change.Likely true, simply because they are removed from the booze. But I doubt those who are forced into treatment are as likely to remain sober once they get out. The stats are already depressing as hell. Wanting and accepting help is a huge step.
What if addiction is actually not a progressive disease like cancer or something ( like the 12 step programs tout) but is actually a learning disability?
I don't really care what it is called. The recidivism rate is incredibly high, and the physical damage to those who continue to drink definitely is progressive.
And I've heard the maturation argument before. Some dope on TV pointed out the number of alcoholics decline with age. He made the argument that there are very few old alcoholics. That because most die from the abuse well before they get 'old.'
(I'm not suggesting this is your argument)
The key to acceptance is likely once an alcoholic hits rock bottom. Even then, most eventually drink to excess again.