Survey shows some stigma of substance use
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Why Stigma is Still One of the Biggest Barriers to Addiction Recovery
By Arin Barry Stigma is still one of the biggest barriers to addiction recovery because it shapes how people see addiction, how individuals feel about themselves, and whether they feel safe enough to ask for help. When shame and judgment take over, many people delay or avoid treatment, even when they need it most. In the United States, 48.5 million people aged 12 and above were living with a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2023, but only 24% rec…
Survey shows some stigma of substance use
SALISBURY — Nearly nine in 10 respondents to a recent Rowan County Public Health survey said substance use has affected them, their families or their communities, while most also expressed support for evidence-based harm reduction efforts, according to results released…
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