Silence Is Deadly: Breaking the Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder

Stigma kills more people than fentanyl—because silence keeps families from seeking help. If we don’t break the silence, we’ll keep burying our kids.In this episode, Doug Ballinger shares why stigma is one of the most dangerous forces in the overdose crisis. Silence prevents healing, isolates grieving families, and keeps people from seeking treatment. By breaking stigma,we open doors to recovery, connection, and hope.Listen now, share with someone who needs to hear it, and join the movement to shatter silence.Resources & support: LogansVoice.org