Ciara
I was homeless. In treatment, I found a place where I belonged, where I made friends, and where I felt love that filled the void in me. In recovery, my heartache turned into happiness.
Stigma is the missing piece in our nation’s response to the addiction crisis.
By viewing addiction as a disease and showing empathy, more people will seek treatment and fewer will die. With your help, we can educate others about stigma, enact policy changes, and make treatment more accessible.
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“It’s not addiction that claimed my son’s life–it was the shame he felt every morning when he opened his eyes.” -Gary Mendell
After researching addiction shame and its impact on society, Shatterproof created a 6-point strategy addressing and combatting stigma in the US. Our strategy focuses on creating institutional changes in healthcare, government, criminal justice, media and entertainment, employment, and local communities.
We're working together to save lives.
Transforming addiction treatment
We’re changing the healthcare system so everyone has access to science-based treatment that works.
Ending addiction stigma
We’re shifting attitudes and behaviors to remove the stigma that surrounds our loved ones with this chronic illness, and their families.
Educating & empowering communities
We’re providing helpful information and resources to support all those who are touched by addiction.
Making it happen through advocacy
From state legislatures to Capitol Hill, we’re creating policy change that will help more Americans recover.
Addiction can happen to anyone. But with help, people can and do recover.
Mahmoud
I do not regret being addicted. Because in recovery, my level of awareness has risen to a level I never thought possible. Today I am able to feel fully, and to understand those feelings.
Alexis
In recovery, I’m starting to like myself so much more than before. I can finally be the mother both of my daughters need, want, and deserve. I am so grateful for that.
ATLAS Video
Mon, 03/22/2021 - 16:42
Sarah Sartori
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