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Podcast #14—Stories of Stigma

isabel January 31, 2018
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Podcast #14 — Stories of Stigma

In this week's episode, Annie and Laurie interview special guest Brenda Stewart. Brenda is an SUD family advocate and Founder of the Addicts Parents United organization (tapunited.org). They discuss her background, the meaning of stigma and the damaging effects. They also delve into addiction as a disease, ways to strike back against lack of understanding, and hopeful outcomes. Great information this week in Coming Up For Air!

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