On this episode of the 'Fuck the Stigma' podcast, we're joined by Shatterproof, a game-changing organization dedicated to tackling addiction head-on. Grant and Laisha discuss the invaluable resources Shatterproof provides, including the groundbreaking tool 'Atlas,' designed to guide individuals seeking treatment. Tune in as they candidly address the pervasive stigma surrounding addiction and relapse, advocate for destigmatized language, and shed light on their efforts in influencing legislation. This conversation goes beyond breaking barriers—it's a call to action for a more compassionate and understanding approach to addiction.

LINKS MENTIONED IN PODCAST :
https://www.shatterproof.org/
https://www.shaterproofwalk.org/
https://unshameca.org
EMAIL : info@shatterproof.org

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS |
00:32 - Introduction, effects of stigma
1:22 - Alcoholics
2:42 - Recovery is a life long process
3:27 - What is “atlas”?
5:32 - Grants experience with finding treatment
9:55 - Shatterproof walks
11:45 - Shatterproof resources
12:19 - Stigma breaking campaign
12:53 - Changing language to break the stigma
16:11 - I am an addict and alcoholic and owning it
17:20 - Destigmatizing language
18:07 - Grants personal experience with stigma ; not wanting to be found out
19:26 - Recovering out loud and publicly
21:26 - Being able to laugh at ourselves : humor
22:58 - Authenticity in front of certain audiences
23:48 - Where we feel we can’t be authentically ourselves and paving the way for family to talk about mental health
25:00 - Shatterproof & stigma ; treating addicts with compassion ; attitudes towards stigma
26:16 - Stigma still exists, even in the work place
27:40 - Shatterproof with federal and state legislation ; making changes in the treatment world and drug policies
28:30 - Legislation with doctors prescribing opiates
30:20 - Shatterproof helping allocate funding
31:19 - stigma surrounding mat
33:43 - SAMSHA definition of recovery
36:18 - Stigma with relapse
39:21 - Loving an addict ; al anon
40:24 - Treatment atlas

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Fuck the Stigma is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that believes people shouldn’t be judged or labeled based on their mental health status. Whether you are struggling with an addiction or have been taking meds for a diagnosis, our community doesn’t judge and seeks to collectively end the stigma around mental health.

Our mission is to normalize mental health and mental illness as widespread, treatable, and acceptable. We do this by providing useful resources, improving access to services for those who need help, sharing stories, and building a community of young people who all agree…

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