The effects of addiction and substance use are plaguing our society in devasting ways. But this also many times creates new levels of trauma while in recovery. Individuals have the challenge of entering back into the world under a new sober identity, but continue to face the stigma of this not being enough. In this discussion, we look at the ways in which the impact of drug use, recovery, and sobriety create obstacles of stigma in people’s lives that are societal realities of clean living.

Drew David Breznitsky, MA is the Founder and Director of Clinical Operations of Beachside Recovery Interventions + Consulting and is professionally referred to as a Master’s Level Therapist currently working toward licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.

www.bricthestigma.com

The Trauma Perspective is a discussion with Dr. Tasha Browning, a licensed mental health counselor, about trauma, mental health, and healing. These talks are about complicated experiences, complex topics, and resources to promote personal healing in your trauma work. 

Resources for Further Investigation: 

• James C. Dean & Faith Rud (1984) The Drug Addict and the Stigma of Addiction, International Journal of the Addictions, 19:8, 859-869

• NIDA. 2020, April 22. Addressing the Stigma that Surrounds Addiction. Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2020/04/addressing-stigma-surrounds-addiction

• NIDA. 2020, April 22. Addressing the Stigma that Surrounds Addiction. Retrieved from https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/noras-blog/2020/04/addressing-stigma-surrounds-addiction