In this podcast, we discuss that there are many myths surrounding addiction and alcoholism, some of them dangerous.
We learn that:
- Alcoholism by any count is the single biggest drug problem in the US and we dare say around the globe.
- One of the most damaging myths is to allow the addict or alcoholic to hit bottom before they are ready to accept help. This attitude can kill, for some addicts drop to the point of death.
- Addiction is a family disease where the addiction pulls the whole family down along with the addict, and it is, therefore, the obligation of the family to get help for themselves first.
- Treatment works. If the individual takes responsibility for his or her own recovery in the context of a 12-step program such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, the odds of long-term sobriety are greatly improved.