Opioid Use in Appalachia: How to Reduce Stigma so People Seek Help [thefix.com]
A new research study on communicating about opioids in Appalachia has published shocking results: stigma is the driving force that keeps people who use drugs from seeking help. I’m kidding. Anyone who has worked with people who use drugs already knows that stigma plays a pivotal role in why drug use can flourish under the radar, why so many people have difficulty seeking help, and why communities and policy makers often kick the can over to law enforcement instead of investing in...