9/4/2026
Vital Signs · medicine

A conversation about doctors, addiction patients and stigma

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
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We take an in-depth look at how stigma among clinicians makes it hard for many patients with alcohol or drug disorders to get treatment sparked a huge audience response and a lot of questions.
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