The Camden County Board of Commissioners and the Addiction Awareness Task Force (AATF) launched the Break the Stigma campaign to change the conversation around addiction and recovery. This initiative ...

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More than 19 million people struggle with addiction, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health. While knowing that you're not alone, that doesn't make it easier. Addiction strains ...

Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

There are many challenges to navigating opioid addiction and recovery. The emotional and financial burdens of addiction can take a toll on everyone involved, and understanding the terminology behind ...

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Stigma remains deeply rooted in society. Historically, substance dependence was viewed through a moral lens. It was a sign of weakness, irresponsibility or lack of self-control. These outdated ideas ...

We don’t understand the problems of addiction The seeming increase in reports from the press about alcohol and drug use and abuse is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, raising awareness of ...

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