Battling Stigma: Understanding Substance Use Disorders and Treatment

Stigmas create barriers for those seeking substance use treatment and exacerbate the conditions themselves. Substance use disorders are chronic medical conditions that are treatable, but they are often misunderstood, leading to discrimination and alienation. Treatment works, and recovery is possible.

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