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Stigma Stories – Accessible Versions
Substance use is often hidden – people suffer from stigma in silence
Your empathy and compassion can help save a life
Because of stigma, I was denied help
Substance use disorder is a health condition
Sharing his story helps me heal – if it saves one kid, it’s worth it
Counseling has helped me in many ways
I was always ashamed to tell my story, but now I want to help others because I was helped
Recovery is possible – each journey looks different for everyone
Addiction is not a choice – trauma and addiction changes your brain
See the person, not the addiction
Elsa’s Story
Melissa’s Story
Donna’s Story
Darryl’s Story
Charlotte’s Story
Amy’s Story
Stigma stops people from getting help
The words you use could save a life
Don’t look down on me
Addiction isn’t something I asked for
We must be careful judging anybody in a different walk of life
People suffer in silence because they’re afraid
Building Hope
Nurturing Circles of Care
Treating Pain in Opioid Use Disorder