Becoming a drug addict does not indicate weakness or character flaw. And, overcoming the addiction problem requires more than willpower. Abusing prescription or illegal drugs changes the brain. It also causes powerful compulsion and cravings. When this happens, sobriety looks like an unachievable goal. However, a person can recover from drug addiction regardless of how hopeless their situation seems or the number of times they try and fail. With proper treatment and adequate support, a person can change.
The hardest step of the recovery process is making the first s...
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