Introduction The journey toward addiction recovery is a path filled with challenges, victories, and revelations. One of the most formidable obstacles many face on this path is the pervasive stigma surrounding addiction. Stigma—unfounded judgments and preconceived notions—continues to hinder countless…
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Breaking The Stigma: Understanding Addiction As A Mental Health Disorder
In our society, addiction has long been a subject surrounded by misconceptions and negative stereotypes. Often viewed through a lens obscured by stigma, addiction is presumed to be a moral failing or a lack of willpower. However, science and research…
Overcoming Stigma: Embracing Addiction Recovery As A Strength
Society has long been shackled by the chains of stigma surrounding addiction, often viewing it as a personal failing rather than a complex interplay of factors. Despite the omnipresence of this perspective, a revolution is slowly brewing, marked by a…