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Tony Jones

Kate calls for end to stigma around addiction to mark Addiction Awareness Week

The Princess of Wales has called for the stigma of addiction to end, saying those who are affected should be met with empathy and support (Lucy North/PA) - (PA Wire)

The Princess of Wales has called for the “stigma” faced by those with addictions to end and society to show “compassion and love” to those dependent on drugs, alcohol or gambling.

Kate said society’s experience of addiction was “shaped by fear, shame and judgement” and urged people to have open conversations and bring the issue “out of the shadows,” in a message to mark Addiction Awareness Week, which runs from November 23 to November 30.

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