Addiction and Social StigmasAddiction Treatment, mental health treatmentBy Promises Behavioral Health Editorial TeamMarch 2, 2021Leave a commentAddiction is challenging, and the stigma that surrounds it makes it even harder to manage. Social stigma, sometimes called public stigma, occurs when people have negative prejudices and stereotypes about a particular group, and unfortunately, people with addiction often find themselves in that category. Of the 18 most stigmatized conditions, illicit drug use disorder tops…
