

The Stigma of Addiction: A New Identity
A Georgia State State Trooper once did a traffic stop on a local redneck. He had been going well over the speed limit. The Trooper asked the redneck, “Son, you got any ID?” The redneck replied, “’Bout what?” People who are in addiction have an ID problem. It is difficult for them to identify themselves as addicts. That is partly because it would mean they have to admit to a problem that needs solving and they may not be ready to address it. In addition, they know there is a s