Why is There Such a Stigma With Substance Use and Addiction? - LGBTQ and ALL
The stigma surrounding people with substance use and addiction is still much too prevalent in our society. Untreated drug and alcohol use has led to tens of thousands of deaths each year and has profoundly impacted the lives of many more people. Even though healthcare in many North American countries has adequate resources for managing addiction, like medications for opioid and alcohol use disorder, they are not being used as often as they could be.
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