Stigma is an ugly word. Sure, it’s like any other word in the English language – devoid of emotional meaning unless you have experienced it firsthand – but its ugliness isn’t limited to experience. Stigma denotes human judgment and suffering. Merriam Webster defines stigma as “a mark of shame or discredit : STAIN”. To be stigmatized, therefore,…
Some people survey the modern day addiction landscape – particularly government and law enforcement officials – and refer to the ongoing struggle with substance use as “the war on drugs”. Still others refer to it as the “opioid epidemic”. Regardless of how you label it – or the accuracy of your label – it’s hard…
Each new year rings in a brief and frenzied season of resolution. Dictionary.com defines a resolution as “a firm decision to do or not to do something”. Process CEO, Justin Etling, has long resolved to offer innovative solutions, along with the best New Hampshire addiction treatment center practices available. Unlike most resolutions, his decision has…