"For over a decade, the progressive press has championed anti-stigma causes of all kinds. Many outlets have levied intense criticism at the Trump Administration for fueling various stigmatizing narratives. Several prominent anchors and print journalists have roundly criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for mischaracterizing violence potential among the mentally ill, and others have justifiably railed against Trump's belittling of disabled military veterans and his use of pejorative "retardation" language to refer to people with developmental disabilities."
"Alcoholism and other addictions remain the most stigmatized mental health conditions in the U.S. Despite years of anti- stigma efforts by some of our nation's premier institutions, Americans see bad character as the principal cause of alcoholism, with stigma increasing over the last three decades. The stigma prevents people from seeking desperately needed treatment for alcohol and other substance use disorders. There are untoward consequences for quality of life, longevity, and the well-being of family members and society at large."
Alcoholism and other addictions are the most stigmatized mental health conditions in the U.S., with many Americans attributing them to bad character rather than medical causes. Stigma has increased over the past thirty years despite anti-stigma campaigns by major institutions. This stigma deters people from seeking essential treatment for alcohol and other substance use disorders and harms quality of life, longevity, and the well-being of family members and society. Progressive media have challenged many stigmatizing portrayals and political rhetoric, but repeating politically convenient memes about an "alcoholic personality" perpetuates stigma and undermines care-seeking.
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