On stigma

The Champion understands the impact of stigma on people who use drugs and the people who love and care for those members of our community.

Stigma and Discrimination | National Institute on Drug Abuse

“NIDA’s research on the biomedical and environmental factors around substance use and addiction contributes to an evidence-based understanding of substance use disorders. This helps bust myths and upend stereotypes and promotes appropriate treatment and services. NIDA also conducts and supports research into stigma’s causes and effects, and interventions that work to confront it.”