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A conversation about doctors, addiction patients and stigma

NPR | By Brian Mann
Published August 28, 2026 at 3:52 PM EDT

We take an in-depth look at how stigma among clinicians makes it hard for many patients with alcohol or drug disorders to get treatment sparked a huge audience response and a lot of questions.

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