They are not known to be addictive, depending on their compounds. What you read is the typical "anti" medication type writings, such medications have helped thousands of people to a better life, even save lives of those who may have been suicidal.
Mood stabilization has also reduced the amount of hospitalizations in psych wards vs not being in treatment plan.
There will always be people that are negative towards meds and vice versa, a person has to do what's right for them.
Meds that are usually addictive and one needs to follow directions,not abuse them, are typically, CNS's like ritilin,amphetimines,phenterimine,dexedrine,crack,coke,etc.
then there are the benzos,tranquilizers, and narcotics.
When in doubt, it's always best to check with the prescribing doc and/or your pharmacist for info on your meds.
People shouldn't deny themselves of treatment due to reading all the anti medication hooplah, but it's their own personal decision, and/or how other's influence them.
I wish anyone on meds lots of luck and progress with treatment, rather it's with or without meds.
Take care now,
DE