For some, recovering from addiction is only half the battle. The other half is getting over the guilt, depression and shame associated with it.... Shame, Guilt Pose Significant Hurdles For Those ...

Harm and responsibility differentially shape guilt and shame, which in turn drive compensatory behavior to varying extents.

Stigma remains deeply rooted in society. Historically, substance dependence was viewed through a moral lens. It was a sign of ...

People addicted to drugs or alcohol are stigmatized in our society, which can impede their recovery. We cannot readily understand how they are thinking and why they are making the unhealthy choices ...

This story is part of our series Asking Appalachia: Coal, Trump and the politics of eastern Kentucky. Find part one here. James Browning calls himself a recovering addict. From the age 13 to 38, ...

Guilt and shame are similar but also dissimilar. Guilt arises when we think that we have done damage to something or someone. Shame arises when we believe that we are damaged in some way (for example, ...