Dr Catherine Carney says: ‘The idea that those suffering from addiction are individuals who are homeless or out of work is a problematic stereotype that is false. ‘In fact, many people suffering have families and a stable career.
Try as we might to be understanding and open-minded, many of us have some rigidly held beliefs when it comes toThis is why addiction remains one of the most misunderstood mental health issues, despite hundreds of thousands of people in the UK suffering.Ahead, the experts at
‘Once a substance is misused regularly, it changes the brain’s reaction to it each time it is used, which makes discontinuing a substance that a person is addicted to, challenging without professional help and support.’Myth: Once an addict, always an addictDr Catherine says: ‘Though some people may suffer from addiction for a long period of time, many people do recover from their problems with the correct support and treatment.
‘However, the nature of addiction means that some people may relapse or return to drug use after attempting to stop or finishing treatment, but the most effective methods of help are often designed to support those who have relapsed.’‘Waiting until you hit “rock bottom” is actually a really dangerous myth surrounding addiction that could mean it’s a more challenging process for recovery,’ explains Dr Catherine.
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