The Stigma Campaign kicked off in 2024 to educate and inform interested parties about its importance. The goal is to reach all interested audiences by fostering a deeper understanding of the importance of addressing stigma and the steps that can … Continued
By Bolupe Ogunyooye and Ann McCauley Journey to New Life (JTNL), a non-profit organization that has served the Kansas City area for 10 years by facilitating the reentry process for those exiting prison back into general society, was designated as … Continued
When we think about substance use, we may tend to think about illicit drug use specifically, but the truth is, some of the more prevalent, legal drugs can be cause for serious health consequences; both in the short and long-term. … Continued
With February being Black History Month, the overlap of race, stigma, and substance use disorder seemed an appropriate topic. Drug misuse, overdose deaths, and incarceration rates due to drug misuse disproportionately affect BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) individuals and … Continued
Would you like to know a tactic that may alter the course of recovery for those with substance use disorder? It’s simple, use Person-First Language. A common quote that is heard in the recovery world is, “the opposite of addiction … Continued
Learn more about the progress being made with the RFW efforts in Missouri. Click to view the September 2021 newsletter.