'One of the last taboos': breaking the stigma of substance-use disorders in academia
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Wendy Dossett reflects on her past, stating she chaired a symposium in 2003 but doesn't remember it, indicating the extent of her alcohol dependency.
Dossett believed she couldn't be an alcoholic as an accomplished academic, illustrating how substance-use disorders often remain hidden among professionals.
Substance-use disorders are chronic diseases altering brain function rather than lifestyle choices, yet academics often conceal their struggles due to workplace stigma.
Many academic institutions are now introducing supportive programs aimed at helping staff with substance-use disorders, highlighting a shift towards understanding mental health.
Read at Nature
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