Traversing The Socioeconomics Of Addiction Many forms of addiction start as a means to escape the psychological and socioeconomic costs of poverty. For the financially fortunate, addiction acts as a medium for self-fulfillment and instant gratification. Addicts, when intoxicated with their substance of preference, think that only they are affected on a personal level. But substance abuse has significant direct and indirect costs, not just for the individual, but also for the family, the [...] — Addiction Problem, Behavioural Addiction, Drug Abuse & Drug Addiction, Drug Use, Gambling Addiction, Opioid Addiction, Prescription Drug Addiction, Recreational Drug Addiction, Socioeconomic Status Read More

The Harm Of Drug Testing Welfare Recipients Drug addiction is one of those subjects that people are not comfortable talking about. Society regards alcohol and drug addicts as lazy, irresponsible people who make poor choices and therefore deserve the bad things that happen to them. Some families go to great lengths to hide their members who have addictions and are perceived to be “bringing down the family name”. Many politicians have seen their careers come undone because [...] — Drug Abuse & Drug Addiction, Government, Poverty, Social Assistance, Socioeconomic Status, Substance Abuse, Welfare Read More