Reducing stigma is vital to addiction recovery

Finding their place at The Veterans' Place

NORTHFIELD — When Paul Mader moved to Vermont in 2022, he was a broken man. He had been in prison in Texas five times for a total of 12 years, all drug related. He was a drug addict, and had…

Reducing stigma is vital to addiction recovery

Breaking the stigma around substance use disorders is one of the tools that area providers are focusing on this year as they develop and implement solutions to addiction recovery for patients in Athens County and the region.

Case Study: Findings from the Summit Recovery Hub Community Survey on Addiction

Summit Recovery Hub piloted a community survey in partnership with the Addiction Policy Forum to better understand substance use disorder (SUD) stigma, including attitudes, misconceptions, and policy support related to SUD services. Stigma remains one of the greatest barriers preventing individuals with SUD from seeking treatment and achieving long-term recovery.A total of 255 individuals responded to the survey administered by Summit Recovery H…

The Benefits of Lived-Experience Counselling

Lived-experience counselling for addiction and codependency offers more than clinical knowledge—it provides real-world wisdom from those who’ve walked the path. These counsellors bring deep empathy, practical tools, and authentic hope, breaking stigma and building trust. Discover how this powerful approach blends professional guidance with personal experience to inspire meaningful, lasting recovery.

Miracles of Recovery Luncheon supports battle against drug addiction

McAlister Institute’s eighth annual Miracles of Recovery Luncheon on May 20 at Coasterra on Harbor Island promises to raise awareness and funds to support the battle against drug addiction, and its stigma, and to provide critical resources to those in recovery. For 40-plus years, McAlister Institute has been a vital part of addiction recovery in San Diego County, offering evidence-based, compassionate care to individuals and families. Since its …