Noah Wells, a Junior Graphic Design major at Western Kentucky University, depicts a happy individual with Alcohol Use Disorder choosing his next beer on Saturday March 28, 2026. “Said every alcoholic ever,” Wells replied when asked his thoughts on when alcoholics say they can stop drinking whenever they want. Just 30% - 50% of people with Alcohol Use Disorder are able to stay sober for long periods of time in their life.

Skyler Chavoen, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, depicts an ecstatic individual with Substance Use Disorder about to take narcotics on Sunday April 12, 2026. “A lot of users say it’s to feel alive because a hit gives them a feeling so intense and unreal that nothing else compares,” Chavoen replied when asked about her thoughts on Substance Use Disorder, “which is what fuels the addiction.” About 16.8% of Americans 12 years old and older suffer from Substance Use Disorder.

Deontay Webb, a Junior Broadcasting major at Western Kentucky University, depicts an excited individual with a behavioral disorder involving an unhealthy relationship to food, indulging in a cake on Tuesday April 14, 2026. “People that eat junk food don’t see it as bad food,” replied Webb when asked about his thoughts on food addiction, “because they may eat only a little in their eyes.” About 20% of people globally are addicted to food in some capacity.

Noah Rugama, a Sophomore Communication/Spanish major at Western Kentucky University, depicts an enthusiastic individual with a behavioral addiction to gambling, winning the pot in poker on Friday April 3, 2026. “The house always wins,” replied Rugama when asked his thoughts on individual’s with a behavioral addiction to gambling, “you always lose.” About 2-3 million adults in America have a severe behavioral addiction to gambling.

Carter Kopczynski and Lindi True, Juniors at Western Kentucky University, who have been dating for about a year and a half, depict a couple with codependency and relationship addiction on Thursday March 26, 2026. “Love can consume many people’s lives,” Kopczynski replied when asked about individuals with relationship addiction, “and if they aren’t careful, can cause them to hurt themselves and possibly lose their individual identity.” Codependency and relationship addiction are often caused by trauma and low self esteem. Around 90% of Americans are affected by them to some degree.

Emmy Libke, a Senior Advertising major at Western Kentucky University, depicts a cheerful individual with homophobia, a fear of not having a mobile device, scrolling on her phone on Thursday April 9, 2026. “Is it really an addiction?” Libke replied when asked about her thoughts on people that are addiction to their phones, “Being on our phones is so normalized it’s almost like an extension of our bodies.” On average, Americans are on their phones over 5 hours a day.

Abbie Harlow, a Junior Forensic Psychology major at Western Kentucky University, depicts a satisfied individual with Compulsive Buying Disorder carrying shopping bags on Tuesday March 31, 2026. “Retail therapy is buying things you don’t need,” replied Harlow when asked about her thoughts on individuals with Compulsive Buying Disorder, “with money you don’t have.” About 5% of the global population suffers from Compulsive Buying Disorder.

Karla Angulo, a Junior Legal Studies major at Western Kentucky University, depicts a pleased individual with nicotine dependence about to smoke a cigarette over an ash tray on Friday April 10, 2026. “ ‘Smoking isn’t that bad’ is easy to say,” Angulo replied when asked her thoughts on individuals struggling with nicotine dependence, “until it catches up to you.” Only about 9% of people that smoke are able to quit once they become addicted, as one of the most addictive substances on Earth is nicotine.