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End Addiction Stigma
End Addiction Stigma
Together, we can end addiction stigma
The stigma that surrounds addiction—and the preconceived views of those who struggle with substance use—don’t have to be permanent.
In fact, views are already shifting due to greater awareness of addiction as a disease, increased understanding of treatment and recovery, and growing empathy and compassion for our family members, friends, and neighbors.
Learn more about addiction and substance use disorder, listen to Vermonters’ experiences with this disease, and find helpful support resources for you, your family, or your friend.
In This Section
When addiction affects someone close to you, what do you do? It can be scary and confusing. You may feel angry and distrustful. How can you understand what’s happening to that person? Here you’ll find information about addiction, treatment, and paths to recovery.
As a health care provider you play a critical role in the journey of recovery for someone who is struggling with substance use disorder. In this section you’ll get a better understanding of addiction, as well as treatment and recovery.
Substance use disorder can happen to anyone. Nothing makes that more clear than hearing the voices of those in recovery, or who have family members and friends who have experienced addiction.