The Stigma of Addiction | Tony Hoffman | TEDxFresnoState
There is a stigma which many assign to drug addicts, even long after they have overcome their addiction. Tony discusses how his first time smoking marijuana …
Sitting down with people who have lived experience as been a life changing for us on our channel. Addiction is tough, but I believe we need to do better as a community and ensure that we defeat stigma, as well as support people so that less and less people turn to addiction.
Powerful…Yes we as addicts will have the Stigma follow us the rest of our lives.. I am a recovering Addict..I have learned that it doesn't define who we are as a person but sadly We will be judged by Society.I Thank God everyday for my Sobriety and I live One day at a time. Thank you for Sharing!
I'm coming up on 4 years next month & I really enjoyed this. I wanna get my story this concise lmao. I always ramble and get off track because there's just so much. I'm so happy with my life today & just want to help others have what I have.
Stop believing all what doctors say. And start doing your own research. Then you can also take some weed or acid sometimes. STOP DELEGATING THE RESEARCH TO THE DOCTORS!
yo this narrative is super toxic honestly.. pushing the defunct gateway drug theory, and doing nothing to condemn the paradigm where we make addicts detox on a cement floor in a dehumanizing cage with murderers.. super problematic fam :/
So much I wanna say. good things, ignored things, bad things, and the complexity of addiction. mental health, physical health, genetic dispositions, trauma/abuse/neglect, social norms/expectations/stigma/beliefs… a system that's so deeply engrained in society to chase more and more $$$ to achieve financial embederment but sacrifice solid healthy foundations and relationships….
In order to free yourself from addiction you must find within you that which fills the void that you have been trying to fill with your substances.
Thank you Hoff. A really important message for all suffering from this disease.
Sitting down with people who have lived experience as been a life changing for us on our channel. Addiction is tough, but I believe we need to do better as a community and ensure that we defeat stigma, as well as support people so that less and less people turn to addiction.
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People can change!!
Powerful…Yes we as addicts will have the Stigma follow us the rest of our lives.. I am a recovering Addict..I have learned that it doesn't define who we are as a person but sadly We will be judged by Society.I Thank God everyday for my Sobriety and I live One day at a time. Thank you for Sharing!
Thank you Tony. You are a beautiful person.
Life is made out of choices… just saying
I am a Fresno State Alumni!!!
why would you even say to someone who's actively working on improving themselves that they're not going to make it..
I'm coming up on 4 years next month & I really enjoyed this. I wanna get my story this concise lmao. I always ramble and get off track because there's just so much. I'm so happy with my life today & just want to help others have what I have.
Outstanding!
I see you. 🙏
He made the weed seem like a terrorist
Amazing story! This is the insight many people need to develop a better understanding.
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very inspiring!
Stop believing all what doctors say. And start doing your own research. Then you can also take some weed or acid sometimes. STOP DELEGATING THE RESEARCH TO THE DOCTORS!
powerful indeed…God bless you Tony
Thank you for sharing your experience, strength and hope.
Amazing story, so much respect your way sir!
I've been exactly where you were and worse. Under a bridge in Tijuana to Sonoma county heaven.
I'm proud of you for all of us ex cons. Great job following your heart. You are a hero to me.
yo this narrative is super toxic honestly.. pushing the defunct gateway drug theory, and doing nothing to condemn the paradigm where we make addicts detox on a cement floor in a dehumanizing cage with murderers.. super problematic fam :/
That’s my coach
I am 4 months sober and it’s a fight I’m gonna fight everyday but I am staying strong! Hopefully everyone watching this stays strong!
I am a person in recovery and I'm struggling! Help!
So much I wanna say. good things, ignored things, bad things, and the complexity of addiction. mental health, physical health, genetic dispositions, trauma/abuse/neglect, social norms/expectations/stigma/beliefs… a system that's so deeply engrained in society to chase more and more $$$ to achieve financial embederment but sacrifice solid healthy foundations and relationships….