Science has proven that substance use disorder is a chronic brain disease that can be managed with medical treatment. It is NOT a moral failing or a character flaw.
But still, only 1 in 10 Americans with a substance use disorder receive treatment. Addiction is highly stigmatized, and that stigma is fueling an American public health crisis.
Gary Mendell, founder & CEO of Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the devastation the disease of addiction causes families, will share his thoughts on how people can help change the way society thinks about addiction and in turn reduce stigma.
Date: September 20, 2017
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT
Presenters: Gary Mendell, CEO, Shatterproof
Phone: 719.325.2137 or toll-free: 800.311.0799
Passcode: 152134
A new online resource is available to those who struggle with substance use disorders, and their families. The new website available at https://www.shatterproof.org/ was made possible with support in part from a $100,000 Cigna Foundation World of Difference grant to Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to ending the devastation that substance use disorders cause families.
For more information visit Cigna.com/newsroom.
These are general information health seminars. The information provided is not meant to replace the care or advice of a health care professional. You should always ask your doctor for proper care or treatment advice. If you are a Cigna customer and have specific questions about your medical or behavioral benefits, please call 800.274.7603 to speak with a Health Advocate.