Addiction can impact people from every walk of life There's a lot of stigma around addiction but this illness can affect anyone and looks different person to person. Author: Nixon Norman Updated: 10:20 PM CDT July 15, 2021 HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — WZDX spoke to members of the Partnership for a Drug-Free Community - and the organization wants anyone facing challenges with addiction to know that there is a helping hand within the community. The face of addiction looks different for all that struggle with the illness and it's important to note that. The word itself even has a stigma. And oftentimes, those struggling are blamed for their addiction but it's important to note that addiction is an illness.