When considering treatment for a chemical dependency for yourself or a loved one, the first inclination is find a center close to home. But many who enter treatment do so in another state. Why go so far for a service you can get in your own neighborhood?
So many people with a chemical dependency or process addiction opt for treatment thousands of miles because it’s recommended by a professional. In other words, it wasn’t their idea to go so far away, but once they do, they see the benefits almost immediately.
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It would be completely wrong to suggest that everyone with a chemical dependency becomes physically abusive. But it wouldn’t be far fetched to say that chemical substances are almost always involved in physical abuse. 
Aretha Franklin had it right when she demanded R-E-S-P-E-C-T in her famous song. We need to keep that same tune in mind when interacting with anyone who is dealing with a substance abuse problem. 
If you or someone you love is battling an addiction, it’s tempting to try to handle the problem yourself. It may be out of a desire for privacy, a fear an employer or family members may find out or because you’re not sure how you’ll pay for a professional 
