Although 53 percent of Americans view addiction as a medical problem, they remain wary of the afflicted. While the perception toward addiction is slowly turning toward that of a medical disease, many still seem to be wired to view it as a moral failing. These revelations come as more and more Americans are succumbing to fatal overdose due to both prescription and illicit opioid addiction. The poll also revealed that over ten percent of respondents had a relative or close friend die from an opioid overdose. The poll was conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and revealed that, while a small majority of Americans see prescription drug addiction as a genuine and bona fide medical disease, most would be unwilling to welcome sufferers into their communities, places of business or families.
Most people would like to consider themselves as enlightened, progressive and deeply in tune with the inner workings of just about everything but when push comes to shove, we all have our inherent biases, including toward those battling drug and alcohol addiction this reality was bared out in a recent survey, which revealed a “complex” American perception toward addiction and those who struggle with it on a daily basis. Written By Recoveryunplugged April 17, 2018
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