Reducing Stigma Surrounding Substance Use Disorders

Even though over 20.3 million people in the United States struggle with substance use, nearly half of Americans don’t think that addiction is a disease. Over 30% of people view addiction as a “character flaw”. Substance use disorders are not a moral failure.

This stigma prevents those suffering from getting medical help. Please take a few minutes and visit here for a refresher on decreasing the stigma surrounding substance use disorders.