Gov. Sherrill said she will build on the harm reduction programs established by her predecessor, strategies that have been shown to save lives ...

Bipolar disorder presents unique challenges for those affected, but research increasingly shows that stigma surrounding the condition often creates additional hurdles that prevent individuals from ...

Addiction is one of society’s most misunderstood and rebuked health conditions. That stigma discourages many people from seeking treatment for substance dependence, according to a new report published ...

The agency has also simplified the version of Anti-discrimination Act 2014 to address stigma and discrimination in HIV/AIDS services. The acting Director-General of NACA, Dr Kayode Ogungbemi, unveiled ...

Communities and people in Indiana are adversely affected by substance use disorders. In Indiana, 1 in 12 people meet criteria for a SUD the term used in the medical field for drug and alcohol abuse ...

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Addiction psychotherapy—treating problematic substance use and addictions in individual therapy—is quite effective and can be deeply rewarding. In my experience, people enjoy the individualized nature ...

Stigma has harmful effects on health, equity and justice. And while we need more rigorous evaluation of interventions to reduce health-care stigma, we certainly know enough to begin to confront it." ...

Milwaukee has seen a 33% decrease in overdose deaths in two years, largely due to naloxone. Overdose deaths remain high in Black communities, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.