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At the core of the Unshame California campaign are the thousands of Californians impacted by substance use disorder. They are our parents, siblings, children, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. These are their stories.

How MAT Helped Nikki to Heal

How MAT Helped Nikki to Heal

How MAT Helped Nikki to Heal

Nikki's doctors prescribed her opioids for her chronic pain condition.

Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Christina is Changing her Community Through Education and Compassion

Dr. Christina is Changing her Community Through Education and Compassion

Dr. Christina is Changing her Community Through Education and Compassion

Dr. Christina talks about what she has learned about opioid use disorder (OUD) and medications that can treat OUD.

Jul 12, 2023

Deanna Shares the Importance of Family

Deanna Shares the Importance of Family

Deanna Shares the Importance of Family

Journeying Toward Hope: Supporting Her Brother's Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder and Overcoming Stigma Together.

May 9, 2023

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Alfonso Believes the Right Treatment Changed Everything

Alfonso Believes the Right Treatment Changed Everything

Alfonso Believes the Right Treatment Changed Everything

Alfonso found a medication for addiction treatment (MAT) plan that fit his needs and helped with his withdrawal symptoms during recovery from substance use disorder.

Jul 101 min read

Damonte Leads With Empathy in Everything He Does

Damonte Leads With Empathy in Everything He Does

Damonte Leads With Empathy in Everything He Does

Damonte's kindness and openness show others that recovery is possible, no matter where they begin.

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Jun 221 min read

Dr. Christina is Changing her Community Through Education and Compassion

Dr. Christina is Changing her Community Through Education and Compassion

Dr. Christina is Changing her Community Through Education and Compassion

Dr. Christina talks about what she has learned about opioid use disorder (OUD) and medications that can treat OUD.

Bryant Talks About the Science of Addiction

Bryant Talks About the Science of Addiction

Bryant Talks About the Science of Addiction

Bryant shares how educating himself and those around him has helped reduce the stigma of blame.

Deanna Shares the Importance of Family

Deanna Shares the Importance of Family

Deanna Shares the Importance of Family

Journeying Toward Hope: Supporting Her Brother's Recovery from Opioid Use Disorder and Overcoming Stigma Together.

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Alfonso Believes the Right Treatment Changed Everything

Alfonso Believes the Right Treatment Changed Everything

Alfonso Believes the Right Treatment Changed Everything

Alfonso found a medication for addiction treatment (MAT) plan that fit his needs and helped with his withdrawal symptoms during recovery from substance use disorder.

Damonte Leads With Empathy in Everything He Does

Damonte Leads With Empathy in Everything He Does

Damonte Leads With Empathy in Everything He Does

Damonte's kindness and openness show others that recovery is possible, no matter where they begin.

Alfonso Is Becoming Someone He Is Proud Of

Alfonso Is Becoming Someone He Is Proud Of

Alfonso Is Becoming Someone He Is Proud Of

Alfonso's experiences make him want to be a source of guidance for others on their healing journeys.

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