
All About Addiction
Defining an addiction is tricky, and knowing how to handle one is even harder. Find out what you can do if you think you or a friend has a drug or alcohol addiction - from recognising the warning signs to suggestions to helping the person stay clean.
Stigma Of Addiction
A major challenge for those who have an addiction to drugs or alcohol is facing and overcoming stigma. Stigmas are imposed by society, communities, friends and family members and can cause major discrimination and hurt. Addiction is a disease that...
8 Reasons Addiction Carries A Stigma
The American Society of Addiction Medicine characterizes addiction as a “primary, chronic disease of brain reward, motivation, memory and related circuitry.” The National Institute on Drug Abuse defines addiction as a ‘chronic, relapsing brain dis...
Dealing With The Stigma
Stigma is a negative attitude imposed by society on people who it judges as not ‘normal’. It is a reaction of fear, ignorance and prejudice. Unfortunately, this stigma can prevent people seeking help for alcohol and drug problems.
You're A 'Junky'!
The word "junky" conjures such graphic images these days, some of which seem to be diametrically opposed; on the one hand, our society shuns the junky, labels him/her dysfunctional, socially inept, lazy, weak willed, a danger to society everything...
Dying Of A Heroin Overdose
Overdosing on heroin doesn't make you a scumbag. Having a drink after 20 years of sobriety doesn't make you weak. Having an addiction is not a moral choice. In fact, it is accurate to say that having an addiction is not a choice at all.