Addiction Myths and Facts

There are many myths and perils in the ruling recovery culture of 12 step programs and treatment centers.  I want you to be able to see through these, and avoid the dangers, so this page will be our knowledge base for that.  A library of all the common knowledge of the recovery culture in debunked form.  Here’s why it’s important: the only obstacle standing between you and a life free of substance abuse is misinformation – when you can see through all the myths and lies, then you can act rationally to solve your problem.

Big Addiction Myths

Deceptive Tactics

Perils

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