Breaking the Stigma: Tackling Substance Abuse with Compassion
Substance abuse is a complex, multifaceted issue that affects millions of people each year. Despite its prevalence in society and communities around the world, it continues to be shrouded in myths and stigma which frequently lead to misunderstanding and judgment of those dealing with addiction instead of compassion. In this blog post, we seek to break down those barriers to better understand substance abuse and begin talking about how we can help individuals struggling with addiction in an open-minded, non-judgmental manner. By recognizing our collective responsibility towards tackling this social issue through empathy rather than fear or condemnation, we hope [...]
