Removing the Stigma of Addiction By Northwestern Medicine Plus, How to Tell if Someone’s Addicted People who have an addiction are often looked down upon and blamed for their addiction, rather than being seen as people who are ill and in need of medical care. Removing the stigma around addiction is one of the first […]

By Indiana University Stigma can be one of the primary barriers to overcoming substance use disorder, preventing people from seeking the treatment and support needed to overcome the disease. Learn more about stigma around substance use disorder and ways to combat it. https://youtu.be/av4i4aOIbKk Reducing stigma through language What we say matters. Below are a few […]

By Valley Hope Addiction Treatment and Recovery The stigma of addiction is a deadly perception preventing millions of people from seeking treatment for substance use disorder (SUD). Although addiction is a brain disease that requires treatment, the stigma fosters fear of reaching out for help, ultimately costing lives. Recovery is now a reality for more […]