Originally Posted by
trailmix 
There is a huge stigma, just like there used to be with mental illness, although I think addiction should be considered the same.
Yeah, I've always thought of addiction in that way. I really think it's like a sickness in a similar way to mental illness. But never really inquired on how or why. I have my own set of issues honestly. I have really bad episodes of anxiety and depression, and I've come to realize that I'd probably be an alcoholic if alcohol didn't have such a bad instant reaction in my body. Because it really helps me be happier, and more easygoing even if for a bit. So I'm grateful I get really bad body aches and dehydration any morning after I drink only two drinks. With that said, mental illness still has a bad stigma but certainly not as bad as addiction.