People addicted to drugs or alcohol are stigmatized in our society, which can impede their recovery. We cannot readily understand how they are thinking and why they are making the unhealthy choices ...
People with diabetes may face stigma in their personal lives, healthcare settings, and in the media. Reacting to stigma can result in stress, guilt, and shame that can affect your health and diabetes ...
Two years ago, Tyler Yates lost his best friend to an overdose. At the urging of another person in the recovery community, Yates said his best friend stopped taking buprenorphine — a medication used ...
Vanessa Tsang Shiliwala knew something wasn’t right after the birth of her daughter in 2018. Wrought with anxiety, Shiliwala couldn’t sleep. Was her baby OK? Was she doing enough as a mom? The classic ...