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Addiction

A Movement to End Addiction Stigma

Read the latest research, peer-reviewed by the National Academy of Medicine, about stigma, the impact it has on society, and Shatterproof's strategy to address it.

 

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ATLAS Addiction Treatment Locator

Search for and compare addiction treatment facilities near you, using trustworthy information on treatment quality. Take an anonymous assessment to learn what type of treatment may be best for you or your loved one.

 

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Addiction Language Guide

The Addiction Language Guide was compiled after a thorough, in-depth review of the academic literature as well as existing language guides for mental and behavioral health. The guide helps the public look deeply at the words they are using and examine the terminology they use when describing people who have a substance use disorder.

 

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DBSA Recovery Goal Setting Course

This DBSA course offers information about recovery goals along with tools and techniques people can use to promote recovery from mental health conditions and addiction. The course includes a downloadable goal-setting workbook and three videos about goal-setting.

 

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How to Help a Loved One

Identifying how to help a loved one struggling with mental health challenges can feel overwhelming. Our helpful guide is filled with tips, strategies, and resources that can accelerate the journey to recovery.

 

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How to Talk to Kids About Drugs

Guides on how to talk to kids about different drugs and drug habits. Resource guides include: “How Teens Can Quit Smoking”, “JUULing: What Parents Need to Know” and “Signs Your Teen May be Using Drugs and Alcohol”.

 

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Unshame California Learning Webinars

The Unshame California Learning Webinar Series covered a variety of topics – providing information, resources, and training that relate to or promote addiction stigma reduction. All learning series topics were based on recommendations from our Community Partners. Below are recordings of previous webinars all of which are available in English and Spanish.

 

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Words Matter

Stigmatizing language hurts. It’s time to change the way we talk about addiction.

 

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