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Exclusive: Stigma toughest barrier to addiction treatment

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Jennifer Butler and Iris Notley of Side Door say youth face several barriers when accessing addictions treat,. Nick Pearce /NNSL photo

As NWT grapples with disproportionate rates of addiction, the negative public stereotype known as stigma remains a roadblock to treatment, says an expert.

"(That's) the most commonly recorded barrier to seeking support among people who do encounter substance abuse problems," said Rebecca Jesseman, director of policy at the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addictions.

Jennifer Butler and Iris Notley of Side Door say youth face several barriers when accessing addictions treat,.
Nick Pearce /NNSL photo

Subscribers can read the full story in this week's edition of News North.

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