Stigma Reduction

from: https://www.rapiddetox.com/opiates/stigma-impacts-perception-of-treatment/

from The Evidence for Stigma Change: Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders

Stigma Reduction

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), addiction affects approximately 23.5 million Americans every year, and roughly 11 percent receive treatment. While there are many factors that contribute to this addiction-treatment gap, stigma is one of the largest. Please click here to learn more about stigma reduction.

Resources

What to Do If You Have a Problem with Drugs

ADHD and Addiction - What is the Risk?

Perfectionism and Addiction

The Risk of Addiction in the Transgender Community: Embracing Your Identity While Coping with Addiction

10 Reasons to Stay Sober

Foundations Recovery Network

http://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/about-us/

http://heroesinrecovery.com

HEROES in Recovery- A movement, started by FRN, to break the stigma surrounding addiction. Here, people can share their stories of recovery and advocate for those seeking recovery.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU6O1z1hLLA

https://www.rapiddetox.com/blog/the-way-we-talk-about-stigma-impacts-public-perception-of-opiate-treatment/

VIDEOS

Heroin Addiction Video

http://www.heroindetoxrehab.com/watch-heroin-addiction-video/

Addiction & The Young

http://noahbenshea.com/noah-on-addition-and-the-young/

ARTICLES

Overcoming the Stigma of Addiction

http://theoakstreatment.com/blog/overcoming-stigma-addiction/

Why is There a Stigma Surrounding Drug Rehab?

http://www.foundationsrecoverynetwork.com/stigma-surrounding-drug-rehab/