Addiction: A Story of Stigma, A Story of Hope | Scott McFadden | TEDxColoradoSprings

[brandontrice]

3 days clean detoxing. Heading to 28 day tomorrow. Scared to leave my wife and daughters but I don't want them to grow up without a dad. Prayers appreciated good luck everyone we can do it

[Anita-fom]

Stigma & shame are the worst enemies of recovery.

[masonthrush]

Getting clean was the hardest thing I’ve ever done but my recovery has become a lifestyle and habit a work ethic and I’m proud to say I am a college athlete getting good grades and proving to myself that recovery is possible and life is more than the demons that haunt you

[shannanbrennan]

I was once an iv opioid abuser. Started the methadone program and never touched it again after that day!! Aug 29 2015 is my sobriety date 😻

[hollyrussell]

I hate that people who struggle with addiction are sent to prison. They need help and support, not shaming and isolation. That's only going to make the issue 10× worse later down the track. I don't live with substance issues but I have other addictions which aren't what people normally class as addictions and it hurts me deeply to know that other people out there struggling with addictions to drugs or alcohol are treated so badly. It's a mental illness, not a crime. People who struggle with anything need help and love, including people who struggle with substances. Thank you for sharing your story and I'm sure you just made many people watching this feel so much less alone. People like you who open up and share their stories make it just a little easier for everyone else and if everyone starts sharing, the world can hopefully become a place where we don't punish people who are suffering

[heatherrayramirez]

I love this. Working on staying clean always!! The work never stops and God don't either

[Pafarmgirl]

Such an inspiration, such a great speaker, one of my favorites I have heard speak ! Today I celebrate one year drug free, thanks to the help of MAT! We can recover ! We can beat this !

[jakeevegrubbgames]

My addict love one sent me this . He is in rehab for meth addiction. Thanks for sharing.

[elijahdunmore]

HI THANK GOD FOR THIS GUY FOR SHARING HIS ADDICTION PROBLEM THAT REALLY HIT HOME FOR ME I HAVE BEEN SOBER FOR 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS AS OF FEBRUARY 6-2023 I NEVER FELT BETTER I HOPE WITH THIS GUY STORY AND MY SOBRIETY JOURNEY WILL HELP AT LEAST ONE PERSON AND ON AND ON AND ON THANKS FOR SHARING LOVE YOU GUYS AND LIVE A SOBER AND HAPPY HAPPY 2023🎉❤❤❤

[BrittVickers]

Prayers for sure. Good luck to you pimpin. Way to be a Superstar All-American Real Dad. Family is everything!

[Someonesomewhere]

This video is gold I can’t believe that this video just have 115 likes while other trashing videos in the platform who have nothing to teach to the humanity haves millions of likes and views, this humanity is disappointing.

[tinamariereyero]

I’m so incredibly grateful and honored to know Scott’s courage and desire to make the implicit explicit. You are an inspiration Scott

[scottfisher]

Thank you so much great advice! STOPTHESTIGMASTARTSURVIVING!

[just_bee]

I know that the stigma is a major issue but where to start when seeking for help is also a big problem let alone the cost involved for the treatment. I think many more people would come forward if they knew how to go about it and could afford it

[paulasuprenant]

I am going to get clean and sober after Christmas.Merry Christmas everyone

[otiliadonaire]

Thank you for shari g your hope! Very inspiring!

[shayannejad]

Hi, Scott after listening to your talk I feel more understanding of the dangers of stigma, it is so important we practice empathy and inclusivity in our daily lives. I completely agree that society needs to stop shaming and criminalizing these people who are simply ill and need help. Thank you for sharing your story of hope.

[nikknakk]

Your story is my own on so many levels. You are 100% right MAT is extremely effective but also very judgementalized I feel like it's my job to share your video to everyone in my mat clinic

[HolyWarriorPrincess]

Suboxone was worse to get off than anything. Praise God I am free of it all 🙏

[lindaschmidt]

Shared this video for psycho-ed. Feedback was very positive and hopeful for recovery. Thank you!