by John Sharpe | Sep 13, 2023 | Group Therapy
Men face many stigmas that prevent them from seeking treatment for their mental health. Many believe they must live with a constant state of mental instability. This negative mindset often causes some men to use substances as a coping mechanism. However, as...
by John Sharpe | Aug 10, 2023 | Medication-Assisted Treatment
Over time there has been a negative stigma associated with substance use disorder (SUD), and it’s important to break this stigma in society. Understanding and combatting addiction requires not only the person struggling to work for lasting change but also those...
by John Sharpe | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog
Those with substance use disorders (SUDs) often face stigma and discrimination despite the fact that SUDs are chronic and treatable medical conditions. That’s often why those who need treatment may not pursue care or, when they do, they may receive lower quality...
by John Sharpe | Sep 16, 2021 | Blog
Even though one in ten adults have suffered from a substance use disorder at some point in their lives, many still stigmatize addiction and those who experience it. Stigma is a problem with many health conditions that can ultimately affect whether or not individuals...
