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Addiction | Victory Addiction Recovery Center blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction and recovery.

Common Addiction Myths
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Common Addiction Myths

By on Apr 14, 2025 in Addiction, Blog

Drug and alcohol addiction is a disease, much like cancer or heart disease. Yet addiction is also one of the most misunderstood of all health complications. Many people don’t recognize what addiction is or what it does to a person. If you are using drugs or alcohol, you may think you can control your use. You may even think you can stop whenever you want to. But...

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Get Treatment for Addiction Now: Beat the Odds With Treatment
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Get Treatment for Addiction Now: Beat the Odds With Treatment

By on Feb 14, 2025 in Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Blog, Substance Use Disorder

Treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) seems like an incredible challenge, with so many obstacles to overcome. It certainly may seem easier just to keep doing what you are doing. Yet, when you realize the opportunities available to you and the sheer number of resources available to help, it may be well worth it for you to explore getting care.One way to help...

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Factors That Contribute to Drug Addiction
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Factors That Contribute to Drug Addiction

By on Jan 28, 2025 in Addiction, Blog

A multitude of factors contribute to addiction; addiction can happen to anyone, often before they know what is happening.Everything from environment to genetics and even gender can contribute to someone’s likelihood for developing an addiction. Recognizing risk factors that contribute to drug addiction can help people exercise caution and self-awareness when...

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How Fentanyl Addiction Could Impact All People: A Non-Discriminatory Disease
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How Fentanyl Addiction Could Impact All People: A Non-Discriminatory Disease

By on Jan 10, 2025 in Addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction

Fentanyl is a type of opioid, a highly powerful and addictive substance that can change the life of a person (and their family) quickly. It is a synthetic opioid, meaning it is man-made rather than a natural form. What makes it more challenging is its unique combination of providing very effective, high-level pain control and extremely addictive qualities. Yet, it...

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