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Addiction Recovery Bulletin
THE TRUTH SHALL SET YOU FREE –
Feb. 20, 2025 – Myths and misconceptions increase stigma and decrease the likelihood that someone with an addictive illness will receive prompt, effective treatment. We need early intervention and treatment during the preaddiction phase. Bottom line: Preventing teen and young adult use is crucial.
False Belief 1: Drug experimentation is normal for teens and shouldn’t alarm parents. False Belief 2: Addiction is a personal weakness. False Belief 3: People must hit “rock bottom” to recover from addiction. False Belief 4: Addiction treatment never works. False Belief 5: Overdoses of drugs don’t cause brain damage.
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