What do you wish others knew about OUD?
There are plenty of misconceptions out there about opioid use disorder. What's something you wish people understood about the condition, or your personal experience living with it?
It's a disease, not a choice! People don't grow up with the idea of wanting to be addicted to anything, just like other diseases, it isn't a choice!!!
Absolutely! OUD is a complex medical condition, not a personal failure. So many people still don’t understand that addiction can be influenced by many factors, such as genetics, environment, and mental health, just like other chronic diseases. -Jessica, Team Member 
This is something I wish more people knew as well. OUD affects people from many different walks of life. None of those who wanted to develop OUD. A lot has change over the years but we are still fighting stigma daily.
