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Spero Health Clinical Insights
In the United States over 20 million Americans ages 12 and older have substance use disorder, and since the year 2000 over 700,000 Americans have died from drug overdose. In this Spero Health Clinical Insights series, we take a deeper dive in some of the most common and complex clinical issues facing providers on the front lines working to fight the drug epidemic. To learn more about clinically effective ways of assisting this patient population tune in now.
Spero Health Clinical Insights
Does Stigma Still Exist
In this episode of the Spero Health Clinical Insights Podcast, host David Hayden sits down with Ginger Jackson, Spero Health’s VP of Marketing, for a candid and eye-opening conversation about the real impact of stigma on those struggling with addiction. Together, they explore how stigma around addiction has changed over the years, the barriers it creates, and how it still holds many people back from seeking treatment.
Ginger shares personal insights and practical strategies for breaking down these barriers—everything from the importance of compassionate language and community partnerships to the power of personal storytelling and education. If you’re looking for ways to better understand addiction, support those in recovery, or just want to learn what you can do to make a difference, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.