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Substance abuse victim - Coggle Diagram
Substance abuse victim
1980-2000
Addiction is a choice
They're being bad on purpose
They do not care about their relationships
They prioritize feeling good
They are not strong
They don't care about recovery
It is only mental
Lack of public funding and buy-in
Stigma remains
Treatments not available
Funding is placed toward reacting
Overdoses and overdose deaths increase
2000-Present
Substance abuse is a disease
Medical treatments are deserved
It physically effects the body
It is not just mental illness
They cannot help what they are doing
They are suffering
Their families need to help them
The community wants to help them
Addition of public funding and buy-in
Stigma is addressed
More options are developed for those suffering
Preventative measures are implemented