What is motivation to seek substance abuse treatment?

While barriers to accessing treatment – like the high cost of treatment and the limited number of treatment facilities and providers – may explain why many people who need treatment don't receive it, the reality is that many experiencing addiction do not feel motivated to seek help. read more

If you are hiding behind substance abuse, work out what from, if you can't then get professional help. The only way you'll beat it is by being honest, no excuses and by having realistic compassion for yourself. read more

In a vast amount of instances, the person with the substance dependency issue is driven by legal problems, family/relationship problems or work problems. Eventually, when the individual realises that they truly are not in control of the issue and they’re entirely unmanageable, they MAY seek help for themselves. read more

Motivation for Change and Alcoholism Treatment Carlo C. DiClemente, Ph.D., Lori E. Bellino, M.Ed., and Tara M. Neavins, M.S. Motivation plays an important role in alcoholism treatment by influencing patients to seek, complete, and comply with treatment as well as make successful long-term changes in their drinking. read more