Mental health has long been an area of ambiguity, hidden behind the curtain of societal stigma and misunderstanding. However, with the continuous rise in reported cases of mental illnesses and a progressive cultural shift toward well-being, there’s an urgent...
The stigma of addiction keeps many of those struggling with a substance abuse disorder from seeking treatment. The shame of feeling unworthy, flawed or a failure for being addicted to drugs or alcohol can be crippling. Add the stigma that surrounds addiction and you...
Our understanding of addiction needs to change. Currently, the dominant view sees dependency as a kind of moral failure. Addicts encounter a drug, fail to resist the temptation to take it, develop a habit, get hooked, and then, through their actions, cause damage to...
