Recovery starts with education. Learn the truth behind alcoholism and drug addiction.

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5 Myths About Addiction

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Myth: Having a career and a family means you can’t be
addicted.

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Fact: Not all addicts are homeless or struggling to stay
off the streets — plenty of addicts lead seemingly normal
lives.

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Myth: You can easily quit whenever you want.

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Fact: Addiction changes how your brain functions and
makes it very difficult to quit.

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Myth: You don’t need to go to rehab unless you’ve hit rock
bottom.

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Fact: Rock bottom is different for everyone and for some,
rock bottom could be too late.

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Myth: Addiction is a choice.

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Fact: While the initial choice to use is voluntary, addiction
is a disease that alters how the brain works, making it very
difficult for the individual to function without the substance.

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Myth: Prescription drugs are safer than illicit drugs.

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Fact: Prescription drugs are just as dangerous as illicit
drugs. And many who abuse prescription pills move on to
using illicit drugs.

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If you or someone you know has a problem, we are
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800 762 5433.
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