Stigmatizing language occurs in our everyday conversations, often going unnoticed. It subtly exists in common words and phrases, communicating attitudes, stereotypes, and biases about substance use disorder. We tend to repeat and internalize what we see, read, and hear, and unfortunately when we use the wrong words, it can directly
We joined the #NOSHAME Movement! In May we invited you to join us in the SAFE Project’s No Shame Movement by committing to combat the negative perception of addiction and help us reduce the impact of stigma by signing the #NoShame pledge. Through our partnership with other like-minded organizations, we were reached
As we remember Jamie on what would have been his 30th birthday, we ask you to join us in honoring his memory – and help us prevent tragic deaths like his by choosing an action from the following list.
Jamie Daniels Foundation Improving Prevention, Improving Recovery. “The biggest killer out there is stigma. Stigma keeps people in the shadows. Stigma keeps people from coming forward and asking for help. Stigma keeps families from admitting that there is a problem.” Former U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams The greatest obstacle we
Jamie Daniels Foundation Navigate. Support. Opportunity. A significant threat to our youth, Substance Use Disorder often develops and takes off during adolescence. Treatment services to support addiction recovery for youth are sparse and often do not provide comprehensive, up-to-date care – the current system leaves patients and families with nowhere
Jamie Daniels Foundation Reduce the risk through education and prevention initiatives. Stopping Substance Use Disorder before it starts. This stat was the case for Jamie Daniels, and there are countless children across the U.S. that will ultimately face the same challenges that Jamie and his family fought so hard to
INFORMATION HUB Prevention. Recovery. Stigma Reduction. INFORMATION HUB Prevention. Recovery. Stigma Reduction. There is hope. Jamie Daniels Foundation is committed to empowering people with the valuable knowledge and information they need to navigate the Substance Use Disorder and recovery process. The information below was designed as a starting point for
The Jamie Daniels Foundation, a Children’s Foundation initiative, provides education, resources, guidance and support to youth and adolescents battling Substance Use Disorder so that lives can be saved and healing can be created within families.
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