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Stigma
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Stigma is a major barrier to people getting the support they need for substance use disorders. People who are struggling with addiction often feel ashamed and isolated, and they may be afraid to seek help because they don’t want to be judged. This stigma can also affect family members, who may feel like they are…

personal
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Allie Hunter, Director, Community Health Solutions, shares her personal experiences with addiction in her family, and how she got into this work because she wants to help others who are struggling. Allie says that as a family member, she felt helpless and didn’t know how to help her sister after ten overdoses. She didn’t have…

naloxone
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Having over-the-counter (OTC) naloxone gives us the opportunity to make it mainstream where it hasn’t been before. The teamwork, hard work, and collaboration that has brought us to this point is essential to me. We have been able to bring this product to OTC because of accessibility, barrier removal, and the opportunity for everyone to…

lead the charge
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The interview is with Dr. Jen Welter, the first woman to have coached in the National Football League. She talks about what it means to her to lead the charge, and she emphasizes the importance of authenticity in leadership. Welter says that leading from the front means being real and honest with yourself and with…