New research reveals high stigma and misunderstanding of a treatable medical condition WASHINGTON , Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, October 19 , at 8:00 a.m.
, an event to raise awareness about addiction and mobilize Washington, D.C. -area residents to end addiction stigma will be held at The Wharf at 101 District Square SW Washington, D.
C. 20024. The event, organized by the national nonprofit Shatterproof and supported by local companies and community-based organizations, is a walk and rally for those impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) to unite and address the pervasive shaming and judgment toward people with this medical condition.
Registration is still open to participate. Visit www.Shatterproofwalk.
org to register today. "Everybody knows someone impacted by addiction, whether it be a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker, and it is time we end the silence, stop the judgment and shame, and bring addiction out of the shadows," said Kirsten Seckler , chief marketing officer for Shatterproof. "Shatterproof is here to convene the many people who have been impacted and the many organizations that are making a difference locally.
The Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma is a launching point for us to continue raising society's consciousness around this health condition." In the U.S.
, nearly 49 million people ages 12 and older have substance use disorder and new data indicates that we have lost the lives of 2,000 Washington, D.C. -area residents in th.
