Stigmas around drug addiction cause society in general to vilify illicit drug users. However, stigmas cause people to ignore the fact that far wider-reaching addictions exist in over the counter medications and prescription medications.
Remember at some stage most illicit drugs start off as legal over the counter medications.
To highlight this we scoured the internet to build a comprehensive list of addiction disorders commonly treated. Each was loosely validated to confirm that there were actually communities “in rehabilitation” or “recovery” and while we do concede there are some questionable topics, the general point is that prescription medication addictions are considerably more prevalent.
Actiq Addiction
Adderall Addiction
Adrenalin Addiction
Aerosol Sniffing Addiction
Alcohol Addiction
Alprazolam Addiction
Ambien Addiction
Amobarbital Addiction
Amphetamine Addiction
Amytal Addiction
Anexsia Addiction
Anime Addiction
Antidepressant Addiction
Applause Addiction
Approval Addiction
Ativan Addiction
Attention Addiction
Avinza Addiction
Barbiturates Addiction
Beastiality Addiction
Being Right Addiction
Betting Addiction
Biocodone Addiction
Body Building Addiction
Bulimia Addiction
Buprenorphine Addiction
Butalbital Addiction
Butorphanol Addiction
Caffeine Addiction
Cannabis Addiction
Carbohydrates Addiction
Carisoprodol Addiction
Chaos Addiction
Child Abuse Addiction
Chocolate Addiction
Clonazepam Addiction
Clonidine Addiction
Cocaine Addiction
Codeine Addiction
Codependency Addiction
Coffee Addiction
Collecting Addiction
Concerta Addiction
Crack Cocaine Addiction
Crime Addiction
Crystal Meth Addiction
Cutting Addiction
Dagga Addiction
Damason-P Addiction
Darvocet Addiction
Darvon Addiction
Demerol Addiction
Depade Addiction
Desoxyn Addiction
Dexedrine Addiction
Dextroamphetamine Addiction
Dextromethorphan (DXM) Addiction
Dextropropoxyphene Addiction
Dextrostat Addiction
Di-Gesic Addiction
Diazepam Addiction
Dicodid Addiction
Dilaudid Addiction
Diuretics Addiction
Drama Addiction
Drug Addiction
Duodin Addiction
Duragesic Addiction
Duramorph Addiction
Ecstasy Addiction
Ego Addiction
Endorphin Addiction
Energy Drink Addiction
Escapism Addiction
Exercise Addiction
Fantasizing Addiction
Feelings Addiction
Fentanyl Addiction
Fetishes Addiction
Fioricet Addiction
Flunitrazepam Addiction
Food Addiction
Gambling Addiction
GHB Addiction
Hair Pulling Addiction
Halcion Addiction
Hallucinogen Addiction
Hand Washing Addiction
Hashish Addiction
Heroin Addiction
Hoarding Addiction
Hycodan Addiction
Hydrococet Addiction
Hydrocodone Addiction
Hydromorphone Addiction
Idolization Addiction
Inhalant Addiction
Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Internet Addiction
Isolation Addiction
Job Addiction
Kadian Addiction
Kapanol Addiction
Ketamine Addiction
Kinky sex Addiction
Kleptomania Addiction
Klonopin Addiction
Laudanum Addiction
Laziness Addiction
Lorazepam Addiction
Lorcet Addiction
Lortab Addiction
Love Addiction
LSD Addiction
Luminal Addiction
Marijuana Addiction
Masochism Addiction
Masturbation Addiction
MDMA Addiction
Meperidine Addiction
Mescaline Addiction
Methadone Addiction
Methadrine Addiction
Methamphetamine Addiction
Methaqualone Addiction
Methylphenidate Addiction
Money Addiction
Morphine Addiction
MS Contin Addiction
MSIR Addiction
Muscle Relaxants Addiction
Mushroom Addiction
Narcotics Addiction
Nembutal Addiction
Nicotine Addiction
Norco Addiction
Opioid Addiction
Opium Addiction
Oramorph Addiction
Orlaam Addiction
Over eating Addiction
Over The Counter Medication Addiction
Oxycodone Addiction
OxyContin Addiction
Pain Addiction
Pain Killer Addiction
Palladone Addiction
Panacet Addiction
PCP Addiction
Pentobarbital Addiction
People Pleasing Addiction
Percocet Addiction
Percodan Addiction
Perfectionism Addiction
Peyote Addiction
Phencyclidine Addiction
Phenobarbital Addiction
Pornography Addiction
Prescription Addiction
Pyromania Addiction
Quaalude Addiction
Relationship Addiction
ReVia Addiction
Risk Taking Addiction
Ritalin Addiction
Rohypnol Addiction
Roxanol Addiction
Roxicodone Addiction
Ryzolt Addiction
Sadism Addiction
Secobarbital Addiction
Seconal Addiction
Sedative Addiction
Self Mutilation Addiction
Serotonin Addiction
Sex Addiction
Shopping Addiction
Sleeping Pill Addiction
Solvents Addiction
Soma Addiction
Speed Addiction
Spending Addiction
Stealing Addiction
Steroid Addiction
Stilnox Addiction
Sublimaze Addiction
Suboxone Addiction
Subutex Addiction
Sugar Addiction
Symtan Addiction
Technology Addiction
Television Addiction
Temesta Addiction
THC Addiction
Thinners Addiction
Tramadol Addiction
Tramal Addiction
Tranquilizers Addiction
Triazolam Addiction
Trichotillomania Addiction
Tussionex Addiction
Tylox Addiction
Ultram Addiction
Valium Addiction
Vicodin Addiction
Vicoprofen Addiction
Video Game Addiction
Violence Addiction
Vivitrol Addiction
Vomiting Addiction
Voyeurism Addiction
Weed Addiction
Weightlifting Addiction
Work Addiction
Xanax Addiction
Xodol Addiction
Zolpidem Addiction
Zydone Addiction
The stigmas surrounding drug addiction often prevent people from seeking help and support, as they fear judgment and rejection. It’s essential to remember that addiction is a disease, not a moral failing, and anyone can develop it. Vilifying illicit drug users only reinforces the negative stereotypes and perpetuates the cycle of shame and isolation.
Furthermore, the stigmas around addiction often overlook the fact that many prescription and over-the-counter medications can be just as addictive and dangerous as illicit drugs. This fact is particularly relevant as many people who struggle with prescription medication addiction started by using the medication legally as prescribed.
It’s crucial to understand that addiction disorders come in many forms, and it’s not limited to substance use disorders. Behavioral addictions, such as gambling or internet use, and impulse control disorders like kleptomania or pyromania, can be equally damaging and require similar levels of treatment and support. By recognizing and addressing these addiction disorders, we can begin to break down the stigmas surrounding addiction and promote a more compassionate and supportive society.
