Lacey is a Chicagoan in recovery who used substances for 14 years and knows the impact of stigma firsthand. As she says, “When I was struggling with substance use, people made me feel alone, judged and unloved. I constantly felt misunderstood by those around me.”
Addiction stigma is a set of unfair, negative and often discriminatory beliefs directed toward individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs). These views can erode their self-worth, create social isolation and reduce access to care,…
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