Lowcountry organizations are breaking the stigma around substance abuse and providing resources during Substance Use Disorder ...

Two years ago, Tyler Yates lost his best friend to an overdose. At the urging of another person in the recovery community, Yates said his best friend stopped taking buprenorphine — a medication used ...

Researchers found that Reddit and TikTok often serve as a lifeline for people seeking just-in-time support when they need it ...

Platforms like Reddit, TikTok and YouTube host millions of posts, videos and comments, many filled with slang, sarcasm, ...

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and First Lady Anna Stein announced the launch of Unshame NC, a public campaign to reduce the stigma around substance use disorders.The ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and often stigmatized health condition that affects countless individuals, families and communities.

Research indicates that more than half of veterans with a substance use disorder do not receive effective treatment, a concern that Rachel Girard, a doctoral student at the University of Rhode Island, ...

Health experts in Kentucky work to reduce stigma around substance use disorders. Health experts and counselors from around the state came together last week for a substance use symposium hosted by ...

It is tempting to think that people in the medical community, and especially physicians, are immune from bias and stigma. They are highly educated and well trained, and we might suspect that they ...

Recent master of communications graduate Dan Sweeney has partnered with atTAcK addiction to gather and tell the stories that ...

Public health officials surveyed the lived experiences of residents in 2024 to assess real-life health issues facing the ...