After a client left a drug and alcohol rehab center they e-mailed in some comments.  One that I found particularily interesting was that in the time that was spent in drug rehab they were very happy to have never been referred to as an addict the whole time they were in the program.  They were pleased about the forward focus and the chance for change.  I was very happy for this person.

I guess I would like to state the obvious here.  What is an addict?  Are there any in a drug and alcohol rehab center?  Someone who is experiencing an addictive experience is someone who is presently doing several behaviors.  One is they are using drugs and alcohol.  Number two is they are unable to control the usage or stop.  Number three is they are out of control and are lying and deceiving others about their usage and activities. 

Someone who is in a drug and alcohol rehab program is not using.  They have stopped.  They are following a daily schedule of learning and practise.  They are not lying and deceiving others.  In other words there would be no need to call someone an addict in rehab.  They are simply someone improving their life.  Something we all need to do.

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