Theres a saying that goes something like: We are all one drink or pill away from addiction, and I know this is meant to destigmatize what addicts go through, but I feel like Ive been seeing variations on this common knowledge more and more lately being used (on social media) as a cudgel to remind patients to not overdo it, Anna says, speaking to the dual-edged sword of awareness. A motto designed to humanize the experience of addiction has been turned into a weapon that targets people who rely on opioids for pain management, and that translates to real-world stigma.
