Drug Rehabs- Are We More Addicted Or More Honest?

Published May 24, 2010

From the media attention that is devoted to the famous and infamous, you quickly get the impression that addictions have become alarmingly commonplace. From football players to motion picture actors to respected producers and directors, there is a seemingly endless line of fragile people tumbling out of the spotlight and into Drug Rehabilitation. But that raises a very interesting question about our modern society and its proclivities: are we more prone to addiction, or are we more open about disclosing our illness? In the realm of celebrity, it would be near impossible to avoid public mention of any kind of addiction treatment, so it may just be a matter of practicality. By disclosing their travails to the world, they take control of that information and release it voluntarily, instead of waiting for it to become fodder for a tabloid magazine or website. Still, this signals a willingness to take ownership of their disease at some fundamental level, and even though they may slide back into a destructive lifestyle, they have taken an important first step. These celebrities are very visible examples of the human condition, but they are not an even representation of the average population. Most people will not have the resources and the pressures of public life. Instead, we should look at the media view of everyday people afflicted by addiction and how they come to terms with it.

A generation ago, the secrecy of the private life was absolute, and no one would dare to expose their personal demons to the people around them. It was expected that any person would present a façade of strength and hide any character flaws or weaknesses out of sight. As is the case with any secret, these flaws would make their way into the fabric of the family dynamic and they would erode and warp the peace and happiness of everyone touched by the disease, and with the secrecy involved, none of the affected parties would have the opportunity to confront the issue and find some kind of resolution. So, in this respect, it appears that modern society has taken a step forward in accepting the notion of communicating about your problems with your friends and family. This is a very important element of the healing process and it is comforting to see it happen in a variety of cultural groups and economic conditions. When we can all acknowledge the frailty and complexity of human life, we can work together to make things easier for everyone.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR :-

As an academic studying cultural phenomena and mental health, Kirk Ghanadon looks for emerging patterns in behavior and attitudes. He studies Drug Rehab Programs for insight into how humanity deals with addiction recovery. His most recent academic paper was focused on Drug Rehabilitation and it has received positive attention from the mental health community. Patients in treatment centers around the world are now being encouraged to read his works as a part of their therapy.

Drug Rehabs- Are We More Addicted Or More Honest?

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