Addiction Destroys Self-Respect

What a Drug Rehab Should Have: Learning Self-Respect

An addict completely loses any self-respect. He (or she) no longer has a high opinion of himself and no longer feels any admiration for his goodness or value, because all goodness and value disappears in an addicted lifestyle. An addict manipulates and lies to others and himself as the cravings drive him to do acts he would never have dreamed of doing before his life of substance abuse.

The Need for Life Skill Training in Addiction Recovery

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has published information which outlines the importance of addiction recovery providing certain skills in living. In one article, this agency noted that a person must regain belief in himself as he recovers from addiction. A recovering addict should gain a positive and meaningful sense of identity.

The Narconon drug and alcohol rehabilitation program aligns with these guidelines from SAMHSA in ensuring that vital recovery support is available to those who enter treatment. The recovery of one’s self-respect is an integral part of recovery at a Narconon rehab center.

Success of Life Skills Training and Regaining Respect

Addicts not only lose self-esteem but also lose the respect of all those closest to them. Tracy experienced a real change after her study of the Narconon Life Skills Courses. She said, “I had been kicked out of my house. I was just hopeless. I lost everything. I lost the respect and trust of my family and my friends had all given up on me, after giving me chance after chance. I just lost everything.”

She added, “After the Narconon program, my life today without the drugs and the alcohol is unbelievable. I wake up every day, I feel awesome. I know I have something to give to the world again and to my family and myself.”

The Narconon program provides the ability to cope with life, deal with any stresses or setbacks and face challenges. The life skills training gives a recovering addict the tools necessary to go back home after finishing the program and not have to turn to drugs or alcohol again.

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