“Prolonged exposure to drugs and alcohol alters the brain in ways that result in powerful cravings and a compulsion to use. These brain changes make it extremely difficult to quit by sheer force of will.”
HR coordinator Dorian Stocking speaks the truth about mental health and explains the overcoming addiction take more than willpower.
This video is part of our #StopTheStigma awareness campaign. Reed Smith is committed to talking openly about mental health, dispelling myths, and stopping the stigma that prevents people from seeking help. Mental health issues are common and treatable. If you’re experiencing a mental health or substance use issue, you are not alone.
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