Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video we address the question is addiction a choice. This is a common misconception, which can cause stigma and negatively impact someone’s chances of getting better. Substances can change the brain's chemistry, so substance use disorder isn't something you can just opt out of once it begins. The brain starts to prioritize the substance over everything else, even basic survival needs. What started as a voluntary act quickly turns into a compulsion, where the choice to use is no longer in someone’s hands.
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Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
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In this video we address the question is addiction a choice. This is a common misconception, which can cause stigma and negatively impact someone’s chances of getting better. Substances can change the brain's chemistry, so substance use disorder isn't something you can just opt out of once it begins. The brain starts to prioritize the substance over everything else, even basic survival needs. What started as a voluntary act quickly turns into a compulsion, where the choice to use is no longer in someone’s hands.
To subscribe to our channel, visit youtube.com/partnershiptoendaddiction
Be sure to select the Ringing Bell option (🔔) to get notified when we publish new videos!
Partnership to End Addiction is a national nonprofit providing personalized support and resources for families impacted by addiction. With decades of experience in direct services, communications and coalition-building, we mobilize families, policymakers, researchers and health care professionals to more effectively address addiction systemically on a national scale. For more information, visit drugfree.org.
Connect with us: drugfree.org
Facebook: facebook.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Twitter: twitter.com/ToEndAddiction
Instagram: instagram.com/PartnershipToEndAddiction
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/PartnershipToEndAddiction
Learn more about Treatment & Recovery: drugfree.org/treatment-and-recovery
Get Support: Text CONNECT to 55753 to contact a specialist.
(Please note: Msg and data rates may apply. Msg frequency varies. Text HELP for help or STOP to opt out. Terms and Privacy.)
