What most people don’t understand about addiction

In this interview, Michelle Pittman, a Nurse Practitioner at the Fredericton RECAP Centre, breaks down one of the most common misconceptions about addiction — that it’s a result of weak willpower or moral failure. Instead, Michelle explains how addiction is a complex, chronic healthcare condition that deeply affects the brain and is often rooted in trauma, pain, and disconnection. Learn more about addiction from Michelle by watching the full-length video on our channel. The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 20/06/2025. For information purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for medical advice. ---------------------------------- At Horizon Health Network, we are helping people be healthy! Au Réseau de santé Horizon, nous aidons les gens à être en santé! For more information, visit / Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici : https://news.horizonnb.ca Facebook: https://facebook.com/HorizonNB Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorizonHealthNB Instagram: https://instagram.com/horizonhealthnb/ Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/horizon-health-network