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Headings: Stereotypes of Drug And Alcohol Users
Stereotypes of Drug And Alcohol Users
Other People are Addicts
Heroin Addicts are Junkies
Alcoholics are Homeless
Meth Heads
Stoner
The Problem with Stereotypes
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Content: They typically do not have jobs, they have low intelligence and are a dysfunctional member of society. A stoner is usually seen as a younger person or a person who does not fit into their own peer group. They are unkempt, have long hair and listen to certain types of music and wear certain types of clothing. The majority of marijuana users are not a textbook stoner. They may use the drug for medical purposes, smoke the drug within the confines of their home, have families, jobs, relationships and be significant members of society. The Problem with Stereotypes
Stereotyping substance abusers can lead to many difficulties in recognizing and treating people. Treatments and services for people who suffer from drug or alcohol addiction should not be used to make generalizations about who, what and why people have an addiction. There are many different factors as to why a person suffers from a substance abuse problem and being able to treat everyone should be the priority. Some people may find that they make assumptions about people who are in high risk groups for drug use. People from low socio-economic groups, from broken homes, from particular suburbs or towns may find they are discriminated against for the perceived addiction.