| Hans-Günter Meyer-Thompson | international
USA. Punishing drug use heightens the stigma of addiction
USA. Punishing drug use heightens the stigma of addiction
Our understanding of substance use disorders as chronic but treatable health conditions has come a long way since the dark days when they were thought of as character flaws — or worse. Yet societal norms surrounding drug use and addiction continue to be informed by myths and misconceptions. (Nora D. Volkow, Stat News, USA, 03.08.2021)
https://www.statnews.com/2021/08/03/punishing-drug-use-heightens-the-stigma-of-addiction