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North Carolina's Bold Campaign Tackles Substance Use Stigma

7/29/2025

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North Carolina's Unshame NC campaign is a bold step toward breaking the stigma around substance use disorders. With 1.4 million residents impacted, this initiative focuses on educating the public about effective treatments, particularly for opioid use disorder, as it strives to reshape perceptions and enhance access to life-saving care amidst a surge in overdose deaths.

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Story summary

North Carolina's Unshame NC campaign is a bold step toward breaking the stigma around substance use disorders. With 1.4 million residents impacted, this initiative focuses on educating the public about effective treatments, particularly for opioid use disorder, as it strives to reshape perceptions and enhance access to life-saving care amidst a surge in overdose deaths.