The “Rat Park” thesis has led me to wonder if drugs are indeed the cause of addiction. It has also led me to think that maybe if the issues that cause people to turn to drugs could be addressed then drug addiction could be curbed or prevented. I am for the idea of the “Rat Park” thesis; it brings out some important aspects that should be looked into. I feel that some of the issues that were identified in the Rat Park should be considered in humans. For instance rats that were isolated tended to indulge more in drugs. It would be important to take a look at what causes a lot of humans to take drugs, these problems will vary but they will give a deeper understanding. Also, treating addicts using social methods should be adopted.
This video has provoked the idea that addiction may be caused by other factors. It mentions how addiction is about the cage one is in; it is about the people one surrounds themselves with and the general environment one is in. The video points out how if someone is happy, healthy and has good surroundings they are unlikely to turn to drugs. Whereas if one is having a traumatic and troubled life and bad surroundings they are more likely to turn to drugs which could result in addiction. I believe this is true because I have seen it first-hand. Another important issue is how the video talks about how social methods can greatly help curb drug addiction and goes on to give a practical example of how it has helped Portugal.
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It is very important for clinicians to not shame clients, break down their issues or disregard client’s problems. They should instead be empathetic, motivating and resilient. Shaming a client who is struggling with drug abuse could deter them from coming to get help. All drug addictions are a problem and must not be undermined; every client has their own personal battle and should not be compared or underrated. Disregarding a client’s problem could lead to them not fully realizing that they have a huge problem. All these issues can actually help amplify drug addiction instead of abate it. Clinicians need to be more empathetic and understanding of the issues that come with drug addiction; this will help build trust between clients and clinicians. Motivating clients even though they are only making small improvements will encourage them to keep pushing towards getting better.
