“When I was dropped at rehab, I thought it was the end of my life,” Dunham said.
Tag: addiction stigma
SAMHSA Under Fire For "Meth Monster" PSA
While spreading awareness is key, people in the health industry say that the video’s approach is all wrong.
Does The Disease Model Of Addiction Empower People To Get Help?
A new study examined whether the messaging that addiction is a disease made people more or less likely to get help.
Parent Coalition Fights To End Addiction Stigma, Reform Criminal Justice System
As parents who saw firsthand how the criminal justice system has treated drug users, they have used their experience to make change—from communities to the policy level.
Why Aren't More Doctors Embracing Medication-Assisted Treatment?
A new op-ed suggests that concerns about “branding” may deter many doctors from offering medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
Fentanyl Brunch Joke Lands Restaurant In Hot Water
An Ohio pub issued a public apology after parodying Cap’n Crunch with a joke menu item called “Oops! All Fentanyl.”