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    Understanding Stigma and the Consequences for Patients and Families
    • 6 days ago

    Understanding Stigma and the Consequences for Patients and Families

    By Jessica Hulsey Addiction Policy Forum Originally posted by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network on May 20, 2022...
    Stigma Course for State and Local Leaders
    • Jul 5

    Stigma Course for State and Local Leaders

    Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most stigmatized health conditions...
    A JLUSA Course on Stigma
    • Mar 1

    A JLUSA Course on Stigma

    Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions...
    A NACoA Course: Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders
    • Jan 4

    A NACoA Course: Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders

    Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early...
    What is Stigma? We Asked a Top Stigma Researcher.
    • Dec 16, 2020

    What is Stigma? We Asked a Top Stigma Researcher.

    What is Stigma? Learn the types of stigma, the effects on individuals and families, and how to stop stigma from Dr. Valerie Earnshaw.
    Is Addiction a Disease? Experts say YES.
    • Nov 12, 2020

    Is Addiction a Disease? Experts say YES.

    The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine...
    New Campaign Launches- Stop the Stigma: Tackling the Stigma of Addiction through Education
    • Oct 9, 2020

    New Campaign Launches- Stop the Stigma: Tackling the Stigma of Addiction through Education

    Stop the Stigma: Tackling the Stigma of Addiction through Education.”
    Language Matters
    • Sep 11, 2020

    Language Matters

    Research has shown that the words we use to describe SUD and recovery have a significant impact on those struggling and how they are treated
    Language Matters Infographic
    • Feb 6, 2019

    Language Matters Infographic

    Language matters. Let’s replace terms like “addict” and “junkie” with smarter language that aligns with the science.
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