What is stigma? Is decriminalization helpful to reduce them?

What is stigma? According to the architects behind British Columbia’s drug decriminalization, stigma is like an internal psychological process. Decriminalizing small amounts of opioids, cocaine, meth and ecstasy is intended to “help break down the barriers and stigma that prevent people from accessing life-saving support and services”. With these “life saving” services, you get a […]


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