Search Results for: stigma

Dianova Addresses Addiction Stigma at the CND

On March 18th, Kenneth Arctander represented Dianova International as a speaker at a side event titled ‘Addressing stigma: continuing the discussion' Reporters and journalists should avoid stigmatizing concepts that link “the drug problem” with violence, crime, drug trafficking and poverty said Arctander The side event was arranged by the UNODC,...
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Stigmatization in the Workplace

Dianova publishes a document about the stigma of substance use disorders in the workplace, the best practices to combat stigma and to implement an efficient substance use policy at work Because of stigma, many people who struggle with alcohol or drug use at work choose to stay silent about addiction...
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Consequences of Addiction Stigma

Despite the extent of the addiction problem, people must face a highly stigmatizing moral judgment from society as a whole Stigma can further compound the social difficulties experienced by people and lead to their solation and exclusion, with negative impacts on mental and physical health About 275 million people worldwide,...
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Stigma: “We are people, period”

Dianova aims to end the rejection suffered by people with substance use disorders In Dianova Spain's centers residents learn to live drug free without the burden of stigma - photo: Dianova CC By Alejandro Bassos Reina - The sociologist Erving Goffman has defined stigma as a negative label that is...
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“Bringing Addiction Stigma to an End”

Dianova International Network Launches Campaign to End the Stigma of Addiction The campaign stresses stresses the importance of knowing more about the addiction problem and starting to view it as a public health issue, nothing more Press release - Starting June 26th, the campaign "Bringing Addiction Stigma to an End" is launched...
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Bringing Addiction Stigma to an End

Bringing Addiction Stigma to an End #QuitStigmaNow Starting on 26 June, on the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Dianova launches a campaign to raise awareness about the physical and psychological consequences of stigmatizing people facing substance use disorders or behavioural addictions. The campaign aims...
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Dianova to Launch a Campaign on Stigma

The campaign will focus on how stigma impacts us all, and how it could very well be the single largest contributor to the mortality rates due to substance abuse disorders Words can be harmful: getting rid of addiction stigma language can change how we view substance abuse disorders and help...
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Mental Health Problems: Stigma and Risk Factors

In Thailand, people with depression often avoid seeking treatment for fear of stigma. There are also high level of depression in developed countries, but it is something that is not reported. These were among the issues discussed at the monthly meeting of the NGO Committee on Mental Health in November,...
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