Catherine Urges People To Be More Accepting

She wants to help fight the stigma that people using medication for addiction treatment (MAT) often face.

Catherine wants to help fight the stigma that people using medication for addiction treatment (MAT) often face. MAT is a really helpful tool for many people who have opioid use disorder (OUD). It helps with cravings and supports people in feeling better and living healthier lives. She wants people to be more open and accepting of something that helps so many in recovery. “I really believe that humans have the capacity to...create a culture which is more compassionate and equitable than the one we have,” Catherine says. It’s up to all of us to help reduce the stigma so these medications can be easier for people to get when they need them.

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