How addiction stigma in health care costs lives
When Taylor's father asked a doctor for help, he did everything right: He made the appointment, showed up, and told the truth. "I need help," he said. "I think I'm struggling with addiction." But the doctor just looked at him…
When Taylor’s father asked a doctor for help, he did everything right: He made the appointment, showed up, and told the truth. “I need help,” he said. “I think I’m struggling with addiction.” But the doctor just looked at him and shrugged: “Well, what do you want me to do about that?”
The truth is, as a medical community, we dismiss substance use disorder and the people who live with it …
How addiction stigma in health care costs lives
