Addiction and Alcoholism are Still Stigmatized

[Brett Fuller]

Recently, society has become much more aware that drug addiction and
alcoholism are medical conditions that can be treated. Our staff of
physicians, lecturers, and addiction specialists at The Rose has had
much influence in the medical community in bringing awareness to this
fact.


Still, in many people's eyes, a woman who has lost control of her
drinking or become chemically dependent on a drug has the stigma of
being an addict. Many still believe that a woman who suffers from
addiction is making a conscious choice to abuse drugs or alcohol.We
know that alcoholism and drug addiction are not a choice. Our staff
makes sure that the woman patient and her family understand the
reality of addiction early in the treatment process so that we can
start the work of helping her change her behaviors.

The disease model of alcoholism/addiction is one of the first topics
covered during our family counseling program and a topic which many
people find liberating because it helps them understand that addiction
is a medical condition that requires the appropriate level of medical
treatment.

For more information please visit: http://www.roserehab.com/program/private-drug-treatment-center