02/22/2026
To start, let’s just assume the gray areas are handled & the drug and alcohol treatment center is reputable, has great reviews, and truly helps people. That part is settled.
Now here’s the harder truth:
Most people don’t want to go to rehab.
It’s uncomfortable. It’s terrifying. It forces them to sit with the very pain they’ve been avoiding - the shame, the guilt, the fear of the unknown. They’re walking into a fully controlled environment after living in chaos. That’s not easy.
Just recently, someone tried to admit to treatment. But during the intake process, they said, “I don’t like the no-phone policy for the first 7 days.” That discomfort led them to ask for a phone call and it worked. A friend four hours away dropped everything, drove down, and picked them up before they even had a chance to settle in.
This cycle is VICIOUS. And it doesn’t end until someone draws the line.
Because here’s what happens next:
Once a person realizes that Mom, Dad, or their friend will always come to the rescue, send the Uber, buy the plane ticket, or find a “different” rehab, they will use that escape route every single time they feel discomfort.
And that discomfort? That’s exactly why they drink and use.
So if you know someone checking into treatment or already in it, stop saving them from the discomfort that could save their life.
Every time you rescue them from sitting in the pain, Every time you support the “this place isn’t right for me” narrative, Every time you help them leave early…
You’re not helping.
You’re prolonging the cycle.
Let them feel it.
Let them grow through it because recovery doesn’t begin with comfort, it begins with staying put
If you or someone you know is ready for treatment, comment “SUPPORT”
