The stigma associated with opioid drug abuse and overdose deaths has spread to the treatment that has saved thousands of lives. Treatment experts say the harmful attitude aimed at those addicted to ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — According to the South Carolina Office of Substance Use Services, an estimated over 450,000 residents across the state struggle with substance-related problems, but new data shows ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CHEYENNE — In April, law enforcement, legal and medical professionals from the city and county levels met to address the ...

One of the biggest barriers for people to reach out for help with battling substance use disorders is the stigma that comes with admitting you are addicted. Whether it is you that has a substance use ...

A pervasive stigma surrounding drug addiction eased throughout the eight years of the Baker administration, elected officials and recovery organization leaders declared Tuesday in Quincy during a ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Marianne is a Boston resident who has been in recovery for ...

People addicted to drugs or alcohol are stigmatized in our society, which can impede their recovery. We cannot readily understand how they are thinking and why they are making the unhealthy choices ...

The holidays typically include special get-togethers, which might not always be easy to navigate if someone is in addiction recovery. “A doctor told me that if I didn’t make any changes in my life, I ...

Thousands are in Downtown Raleigh this weekend listening to some of the world's best strum guitars and banjos at the World of Bluegrass Festival. But there's also an effort in the middle of the crowd ...

A woman's journey to recovery took an unexpected turn when Knox County deputies helped her reach a medication-assisted ...

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Runners and walkers alike took to the starting line on Saturday for the annual Summer Smith 5K Addiction Awareness Memorial Run. The race, which marked its ninth year, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The stigma associated with opioid drug abuse and overdose deaths has spread to the treatment that has saved thousands of lives.