According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, narcotics come in all shapes and sizes. They are a class of drug that is one of the most sought after and one of the most dangerous. There are a lot of myths that float around about narcotics and narcotics addiction. In making the decision to seek treatment for some of these addictions, it is important to understand these myths.

1. Only Low Income People Become Addicted

This is not true addiction to narcotics is spread throughout all socio-economic statuses, all races, and all religions. There is no one safe from the stigma or possibility of severe addiction. If your genetic make-up and your personality indicate that you have a higher chance for addiction regardless of who you are you have a higher chance of addiction.

2. All Addicts have Legal and Financial Problems

Although addiction often leads to legal and financial problems, most people who start an addiction do not start out with these problems.

3. Narcotics Dealers fit a Certain Look

This is also not true, narcotics dealers do not look a certain way. They can look like your stereotypical drug dealer or they could be wearing a suit and tie working in an office.

4. Drug Addicts Start Out as Bad People

Most drug addicts are perfectly normal people just like you. It is the habit that makes them bad. The habit slowly consumes even good people’s lives.

5. You need a Specific type of Treatment to Beat Narcotics

There are many types of treatment and no single treatment will work for every person in every situation. It is important to try different types of treatment until you find one that works for you.

6. You have to Hit Rock Bottom for Treatment to Work

This just is not true. Many people seek addiction treatment long before they hit bottom. Each person has a different point where they decide that treatment is necessary. If you think that you might need treatment chances are you have reached that point.

7. Once you are an Addict you Always will Be an Addict

Although people like the label drug addict, once you’ve gone through a comprehensive drug treatment program, you are no longer addicted to drugs. If you no longer feel you are an addict then you are not one. If you still feel or allow yourself to be labeled as one, then you are. The choice is yours.

8. Drug Replacements and Other Therapies will Always Work to Stop Addiction

Again this is just not true. Nothing always woks to treat dug addition. What works for you might not work for someone else. It all depends on you and your individual addiction.

9. Everyone who tries Narcotics becomes an Addict

Contrary to popular belief it is possible to try a drug and not become addicted to it. Many people try a drug, decide they do not like it and never try it again. Whether you become an addict depends on you.

10. It is difficult to Find the Right Treatment Center for you

This is a common myth that is easily dispelled. We can help you find the right treatment and the right treatment center for you. Call us at 1- 800-934-1582(Who Answers?) .