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EXTRA: The Opioid Tragedy — How We Got Here

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Breaking the Stigma: New Approaches to Opioid Addiction Treatment

This chapter explores the crucial role of reducing addiction-related stigma in promoting help-seeking behavior. It highlights a novel treatment protocol at the University of Pennsylvania, featuring the 'warm handoff' approach that connects patients with empathetic peer counselors for meaningful support during their recovery journey.

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