| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | international
UK. Stigma Kills - See the person. Hear their story.
UK. Stigma Kills - See the person. Hear their story.
Everyone knows someone who experiences addiction.
We all know someone who has experienced addiction at some point in their lives, from substance misuse to gambling or gaming addiction.
Although addiction is a common health issue that requires medical intervention and support, people suffering from this illness are some of the most stigmatised in society, often seen as not even unwell and in some way deserving of their experiences. (NHS – National Health Service, Addictions Provider Alliance, UK, November 2022)