Check out CODA’s Facebook page for posts linking to thoughtful op-eds on substance use disorder and treatment, cutting-edge campaigns on addiction awareness, and comments from others who follow these important updates. One of the best ways to reduce stigma is to talk openly about this healthcare crisis, and to share the latest news in the field. Our Facebook page makes this easy to do. Check it out, comment, offer articles and other links that will help support the vital work being done by CODA to help patients face the challenges of alcohol, drug and mental health conditions.
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Because addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder, patients commonly need repeated courses of treatment for sustained remission. This recent article from Forbes magazine illustrates how the language we use can help guard against the false perception that addiction is a moral failing or sign of weakness. Read the full article here.
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