The myths below are listed by workshop site and date. Thus, there may be some overlap. This material is copyright-protected. Addicts are bad, crazy, or stupid. Everyone who uses cocaine or heroin is an addict.
Most people can use cocaine or heroin for awhile and stop using when they decide to stop.
Marijuana is not addicting. Caffeine is addicting. Actually, caffeine probably is not addicting, according to DSM criteria. Anyone who drinks too much, too often, is an addict. In fact, most college students abuse alcohol, while some show dependence on alcohol at some point in their drinking careers.