SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — In a first for Cabin Creek Health Systems, the organization held a discussion on Tuesday regarding addiction and ways to overcome the stigma surrounding recovery.
The event, held at South Charleston’s LaBelle Theatre, opened a space regarding treatment options and allowed people an understanding of the difficulties surrounding the misuse of drugs.
“Far too often, we get kind of bogged down with the nuances or the litigation or any number of other variables. We don’t spend enough time in the space of this is a positive event and there is hope for future recover for individuals,” said Dr. Jake Van Horn, a behavioral health provider at Cabin Creek.
Van Horn said there is a stigma and poor information surrounding recovery options, and the organization wants people to be comfortable when considering treatment options.
“If the world is telling you that you’re not worth recovery, you aren’t as likely to seek recovery,” he said.
One of the recovery options presented at the discussion was Red Barn Stables, which offers activities with horses that allow people to examine their recovery.
“A person might set up an obstacle course that might represent a challenge that they’re facing or a goal that they would like to reach,” Martha Minter with Red Barn Stables said. “We may do an activity where we identify things that they want to do more of that will contribute to their wellness or things they might want to do less of regarding their wellness.”