Seven things you’re getting wrong about addiction
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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And often, those beliefs are completely incorrect, built on outdated stereotypes and assumptions.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 Delamere and psychiatrist Dr Catherine Carney break down seven of the most common misconceptions about addiction, and explain the reality.
Myth: If you have a career and family, you can’t suffer from addiction
There’s a picture many of us have in our heads of what an addict looks like.
Often, this is a dishevelled man who’s homeless or out of work.
Dr Catherine Carney says: ‘The idea that those suffering from addiction are individuals who are homeless or out of work is a problematic stereotype that...
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