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An Addict Among Us: Part Two

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Addiction to opioids is a major issue in Maine as it is in most states. More people die from addiction overdoses than they do in car accidents. One of the problems that have been identified that we are attempting to address is in the area of public education. Many people still do not understand that addiction is a disease, not a matter of character or moral weakness. As long as this attitude continues in our society it will continue to prevent people from seeking treatment and the epidemic will grow. Continue reading “An Addict Among Us: Part Two”

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An Addict Among Us: Part One

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In the state of Maine 400 overdose deaths occurred in 2017. This year it is likely that the number will be matched or exceeded. To say the least, opioid addiction is a major problem for our society. I recently attended a conference in Maine that focused on opioid addiction among veterans. Some of the problems identified were the fragmentation of the system of care and the limited resources for treating addiction. A major issue we talked about was the lack of understanding that the general public has about addiction. Many still view it as a moral issue and believe that those who become addicted are weak. The stigma of being addicted keeps people from seeking treatment. The skills and attitudes of resilience are ones that our society in general needs to combat a variety of problems including addiction. One of the tools that we have developed to educate the public about the different struggles that we are facing is Bounce Back, a serious game that asks participants to respond to challenges using the skills and attitudes of resilience. Continue reading “An Addict Among Us: Part One”

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Let’s Play BounceBack: 12/12/17 – An Addict Among Us

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Addiction is on the rise. How many of us have an addict in our family, as a friend…a co-worker? Addiction has a pervasive effect on those who experience it and their families. Despite the tremendous damage, we still whisper about it with only those we think will not pass judgment on us and our loved ones. This deck is intended to stop the whispering and encourage the very difficult conversations related to surviving addiction. Continue reading “Let’s Play BounceBack: 12/12/17 – An Addict Among Us”