Has someone close to you ever been addicted to drugs or alcohol? A child, a sibling, a parent, a friend? If yes, you probably see addiction as a disease. If no, you're probably ignorant to what addiction really means. Maybe because you think they're 'worthless' or maybe just because you simply don't understand.
Addiction doesn't discriminate. It can happen to anyone. It doesn't matter where you come from, the job you have, or the life you choose. Anyone can get wrapped up in it.
Addiction is not a choice. I repeat - ADDICTION IS NOT A CHOICE. Contrary to your beliefs, addicts don't choose to be addicts. They don't want to need that needle, that pill, that drink. It's out of their control.
If you've never been addicted or close to someone who was, chances are you don't understand how addiction really works. Someday, you probably will.
Break the stigma. Instead of judging an addict, help an addict. You never know how close they might be to their end. Help them before they get there.
"Drug addiction doesn't last forever - you either get clean or you die."
