Do you know what addiction looks like? Substance use disorders affect people of all walks of life and can be deadly. Knowing the signs of addiction could help save lives. How well do you know the ...

This short chapter summarizes some of the key discussions concerning how drug abuse is viewed in the society and the implications of those views. These discussions occurred throughout the committee's ...

One of the dominant ways of thinking about addiction is as a disease. While there is evidence for this approach, it often leads to a dismissal of addiction’s social causes, rooted in alienation and ...

The conversation about addiction within Black families requires a fundamental shift toward understanding it as a medical condition rather than a moral failing. This perspective change proves crucial ...

Addiction is particularly stigmatised in Nigeria. The fear of judgement, blame, and misunderstandings prevents countless people from getting help. Unfortunately, this rarely ends well. We all know ...