Having these discussions can be a powerful way to reduce stigma.
Karyleen, a treatment provider in Kentucky, is all about starting conversations to learn more about people's experiences with substance use disorder (SUD). Having these discussions can be a powerful way to reduce stigma. "If we stay siloed in our own thinking and don't open the door to be supportive in any kind of way," Karyleen says, "then we can't create better communities." Opening up these dialogues is a great way to expand our understanding and build communal support.
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