05/07/2026
After 28 years around opioid recovery, I've watched families make life-altering decisions in the worst moments of their lives, often armed with the wrong information.The same myths come up again and again.That detox is the finish line.
That suffering through withdrawal somehow builds character.
That all treatment programs are basically the same.
That medication is just trading one addiction for another.
None of these are true. And the cost of believing them can be devastating.
I wrote a piece this week naming the 7 myths I find myself correcting most often. It's not a polite article. It says some things the addiction treatment industry would rather not say out loud, including the way insurance reimbursement, not clinical reasoning, often determines how long programs last.
I shared it because families deserve better than what they're currently being told.
If you have a loved one navigating this, or if you know someone who does, please share this. The right information at the right time can change everything.
Read the full piece here:
https://www.opiates.com/opiates-blog/opioid-treatment-mythsWhat's the most damaging assumption you've seen families carry into these decisions?
Opioid treatment myths shape the decisions families make under pressure. Learn what families need to know before choosing a program, and the questions every program should be asked.