Ford Spotlight Raising Addiction Awareness, but Fuels Stigma Too, Experts Say

Published November 14, 2013

Ford spotlight raising addiction awareness, but fuels stigma too, experts say
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's admitted alcohol and drug use have shone a glaring spotlight on addiction and substance abuse. But have Ford's troubles raised the kind of awareness that is beneficial or harmful to the public's understanding of the disease and those struggling with their own booze and drug-abuse demons? "I have never seen the issue of substance abuse get this much profile … drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Ford’s troubles fuel stigma while raising addiction awareness, experts say
Mayor Rob Ford's admitted alcohol and drug use have shone a glaring spotlight on addiction and substance abuse. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results