Patricia Fanning, Author at JMORE

“[Stigma] is factor that arguably has had the most profound impact on the creation of the opioid epidemic, and one that will continue to impact what solutions are available for addressing the opioid crisis.” --Dr. Michelle Tuten

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University of Maryland, Baltimore Experts Explore How to Combat Opioid Epidemic

December 21, 2018February 24, 2021 Patricia Fanning

Misconceptions that fuel the stigma about addiction “run counter both to science and what we know about the nature of substance use disorders,” Dr. Michelle Tuten said. “Truth is a powerful weapon.”