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Janhvi Kapoor breaks stigma around alcohol addiction, seeks compassion
Updated On: 02 April, 2026 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Janhvi Kapoor said alcohol addiction should be seen as a mental health issue, not a moral failing. She highlighted stigma, urged empathy, and called for open conversations to support recovery and help people seek treatment without fear of judgment

Janhvi Kapoor
Janhvi Kapoor has spoken candidly about alcohol addiction, urging people to view it through the lens of mental health rather than morality. At a recent awareness initiative, the actor highlighted how conversations around addiction are often either missing or clouded by judgment, making it harder for individuals to seek help.
Janhvi Kapoor talks about alcohol and mental health
She stressed that addiction should not be seen as a character flaw. “It’s not a moral failing,” she said, underlining the need to shift societal perception. Kapoor pointed out that many people struggling with alcohol dependency are dealing with deeper emotional or psychological issues, and labelling them as weak or irresponsible only worsens the situation.

