ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING
Stigma on chemical dependency by: Amber Miller
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=oKi06gm9Xjk
“Your perspective on
life comes from the cage you were held
captive in.” ―
Shannon L. Alder
What’s the number one health crisis in America?
Approximately 1 out of 8
Americans live with some
form of addiction
What does our society
say to an addict who
struggles with their
sobriety???
Drunk
Loser
LiarDruggie
Cheater
Thief
Worthless Pathetic
Waste
BurdenUseless“No good”
Selfish
But the worst thing I’ve ever heard……
“You’re a Hopeless Case”
Which kills more?
It creates FEAR for addicts to reach out for helpAnd the result of that is……
Jails,
Institutions,Death.
Has anyone ever thought about how an addict feels?
If societyAllowedAddictsTo haveA voice..
What wouldThey say?
Hurt ScaredUnimportant
DeadAshamed
Alone.
LostDoubtful Weak
Abandoned
Suffering
Forgotten
Unlovable
Three years ago,Everything I’ve ever owned fit in this bag
This is me.Last summer.
At the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
Take a Stand with me.
And break the stigma of addiction.
We are far from hopelesshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7G8QItjTSDA
“It’s a long and lonely road,When know you walk alone”.