Why the pervasive addiction myth is still believed
(2002)
Journal Article
Hammersley, R., & Reid, M. (2002). Why the pervasive addiction myth is still believed. Addiction research & theory, 10(1), 7-30. https://doi.org/10.1080/16066350290001687
This paper characterises the myth of addiction and considers social mechanisms that may sustain this discourse about substance use problems in the face of counter-evidence. The myth is that substance use is typified by addiction, which is a dramatic,... Read More about Why the pervasive addiction myth is still believed.