-Diana Franco I remember from a really young age my uncle was the life of the party, very out going, and always seem to have his “special” cup or a silver can in his hand. Drinking became so normalized in Hispanic household that there is an on-going joke in their countries that you are old […]
La Vida de La Fiesta: Cuando me di Cuenta que mi Tío era un Alcohólico
-Diana Franco Me acuerdo de una temprana edad que mi tío era la vida de la fiesta, muy sociable y siempre tenía su vaso especial una lata en su mano. Tomando se volvió tan normalizado en El hogar hispano que hay un chiste en sus países que la edad para tomar es cuando puedas ver […]
The Addiction and Mental Health Consumer Perspective
The challenges facing consumers with addiction or mental health issues are compounded when self-stigma mirrors social stigma. Thanks to misconceptions and lack of adequate public education about mental health and addiction issues, the consumer seeking recovery may find it almost impossible to get the help they need while also contributing to their own stigmatization. If […]