END STIGMA

HELP END STIGMA

Take the following steps to reduce stigma:

 

  • Nobody should be defined by their drug use.

 

  • Be respectful, compassionate, and kind.

 

  • Inform your friends and family of the facts and dispel common misconceptions.

 

  • Remember that substance use disorder is a treatable medical condition, not a choice, and deserves treatment as much as any other medical condition.

 

  • Be conscious of your attitudes and behaviors, as stereotypes, negative stories, and images of drug users may influence them.
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LIFE-SAVING RESOURCES

SHARE FACTS

Download and share

 

Support the Share Facts Save Lives campaign with shareable content. These materials can be used to educate and create a path towards recovery.

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STATEWIDE SERVICES

Treatment and recovery support

 

Access to mapping tools related to SUD treatment, such as residential treatment facilities, withdrawal resources, recovery residence options, and more.

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OPTIONS MAINE

Know your options

 

OPTIONS Maine liaisons  serve as a judgment-free point of contact who will meet people where they are in terms of their substance use.

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2-1-1 Maine

Services directory

 

2-1-1 is a free, confidential information and referral service based in Maine available 24/7 that connects people of all ages to local services. 

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