The Dangerous of Negative Addiction Stereotypes

“All drunks drink liquor from brown paper bags…”

“Druggies dress like hippies, and they live in rundown buildings…”

There are millions of high-functioning drug and alcohol addicts. These people are dependable, and they attend school and work each and every day. They take care of their children, support their families, work normal hours, and may even be role models or respected figures within their communities. While addiction is an undesirable quality, for any person to possess, it doesn’t mean an individual must behave in a stereotypical manner.

Drug and alcohol addiction is no laughing matter, and yet there’s a lot of slander …read more