The stigma surrounding alcohol use is a powerful thing, one that can seriously limit people’s willingness to seek recovery. Not only are individuals less likely to get help, they’re less likely to stick to their recovery plans. Even worse, because of the stigma surrounding these conversations, their family and friends may be unwilling to assist them, or even unaware of what is going on. While underlying biases may seem unimportant, their impact can be profound. To learn more about the stigma surrounding alcoholism, check out our blog at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gXVqeKrW
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