General Article Seven things you’re getting wrong about addiction

Topic Selected: Addiction Book Volume: 410

By Ellen Scott

Try as we might to be understanding and open-minded, many of us have some rigidly held beliefs when it comes to addiction.

And often, those beliefs are completely incorrect, built on outdated stereotypes and assumptions.

This is why addiction remains one of the most misunderstood mental health issues, despite hundreds of thousands of people in the UK suffering.

So, let’s get debunking, so we can get a clearer picture of what addiction is actually like.

Ahead, the experts at Del...

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