Narcotic Addictions are some of the hardest Addictions to overcome. Acknowledging that you have a problem is difficult for narcotic users because of the way the Narcotics affect the brain.

There is only the slightest of differences between substance abuse and addiction. Substance abuse usually refers to the use of any illegal substance in the wrong way.
Addiction begins as substance abuse, however, you can abuse drugs without having an addiction.

Individuals can become addicted to many types of substances. Some drugs (substances) are more addictive than others. Highly addictive drugs like crack or heroin may only need to be abused one or two times before a person can begin to get addicted. 

Facts about Narcotic Addictions:

- About 1 in 10 Americans over 12-years-old are classified with substance abuse or dependence

- Only 3.9 million 0f the 22.2 million Americans who needed treatment received it.

- After the age of 25, you are less likely to become addicted to alcohol or illicit drugs

- 44% of the people who didn’t recive treatment for substance abuse attributed it to cost barriers

As with any Addiction it is important to remember that we can’t all be perfect, and seeking help is OK. There are plenty of programs and help lines available with people you can talk to that understand YOU and what it is that YOU need.