Y  ou do need to be told, however, that struggling with addiction is much worse than going through recovery. Once you get the proper and effective treatment, you will be able to break free from what binds you and find a life full of happiness and reward. Before you do any of that, however, you need to come to terms with your condition and accept that you require professional and specialized treatment. Once you eliminate denial, you will be able to move through treatment, which should be completely based on your needs and situation.