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Understanding Addiction: Moving Beyond Judgement

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Welcome

Addiction is one of the most misunderstood areas in homelessness support. People who use substances are often judged, stigmatised, and given less than the best of care — sometimes by the very services meant to help them.

This module is about understanding addiction more fully — not as a character flaw or a choice, but as something far more complex. When we understand it better, we can work with people in a way that actually helps.

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