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Addiction Myths

Some myths are told to us by others, but most of them we tell to ourselves. The myths below we know to be myths from firsthand experience.

Myths and Truths
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Myth: All my problems will disappear once I am sober.

Now is not a good time to quit

Myth: Now is not a good time to quit.

You must attend aftercare

Myth: You must attend aftercare such as AA to stay sober.

All I want is One Drink!

Myth: I'll have just one drink.

Myth: You have to hit "Rock Bottom"

Child's trust in his father.

Myth: I'll earn everyone's trust back, now that I'm sober.

Relapse is normal during recovery.

Myth: Relapse is normal during recovery.

I can hide my addiction

Myth: I can hide my Addiction.

The Most Difficult Thing

Myth: To stop drinking is the most difficult thing to do.

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