The Stigma of Addiction

The Stigma of Addiction

From cigarettes and alcohol to drugs or even something less tangible, such as attention, addiction is often thought of as a sign of a lack of self-control. Moreover, addiction is considered a weakness in the person and an inability to control their own self-indulgence, rather than the effects of other external factors that are often […]

The Effectiveness of the 12-Step Community Program

Stigma Towards Addiction

Addiction is a vicious disease that permeates modern societies, whether it is an addiction to a drug or something more superficial. Still, it is a disease, and treating it is not often a one-time thing. Think of it like a sickness whose symptoms still remain after you have been ‘cured.’ Addiction doesn’t have a definitive […]