Seeking Treatment in the Midlands

In Columbia, South Carolina, it is no longer new news that there is a ban on synthetic pot and synthetic cocaine as the WIS reported in this article. However, Blake Rabon says that there are still places to buy it in the local area.  Recently his 10-20 grams of synthetic pot has begun to cause problems in his life. These problems include being paranoid and having suicidal thoughts.

Recently, he has begun asking for help. And viewers of WIS also say the want to know where to go for help, for their addictions to synthetic drugs, because they believe it is unlike alcohol and traditional drugs.

However,  Rabon issue became serious when he sent his cousin Christina a message say "If no one wants to help me, I'll help myself, I'll go out with a bang." This text is what led Rabon's family to go get him checked into rehab. Before rehab, the family had taken Rabon to ER and had a failed attempt to get into a treatment center.

Leslie Wilson, VP of another treatment center says that they have developed a treatment plan for these drugs. They do not see synthetic drugs needing a different treatment track than other drugs. The main issue of synthetic drugs is that people are using the drugs in the first place.

Rabon's family in this situation did the right thing, by taking him to a treatment center.  Christina ended her interview with a message that she thinks every one should know: "If you need help, don't stop and if doors are shut, call WIS, get someone to listen because it's not worth your life."

The most important thing to take away from this new article is not that someone wanted to commit suicide due to synthetic drugs. Rather instead the most important thing to take away is that if you are seeking treatment, if one person is not willing to help you, keep trying because someone is willing to help. Another key point from the article is the major issue with all drugs is using the drug in the first place.

Think if you never try a substance then you are will never have to deal with the side effects and treatment. Remember prevention is key in substance abuse problems. However, if you know someone in need, do not brush the issue off, help them seek treatment! This is especially important for people who want help. If they want help there is a higher chance that treatment will be effective.

Make it your goal this week to help someone in need. This can be as easy as informing a younger brother, sister, friend, and so on of the consequence of trying a substance.

For treatment centers in Columbia, South Carolina visit this link.