People with addiction continue to be blamed for their disease. While some progress has been made in education and advocacy, the stigma of addiction continues to weigh heavily on those with substance abuse disorders.

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About the Speaker

Ed Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Alcohol/Drug Counselor with over 30 years of experience working with people with Substance Use Disorder, their families and communities. He is himself in recovery for 35 years.

He has presented at national Conferences, local Conferences, Community Programs, and is currently an Independent Addiction/Recovery Educational Consultant and Presenter. He host/produces the Addiction Recovery Channel (ARC), a public TV interview show featuring noted leaders in the Addictions field. An educator and student of addiction and recovery, Ed continuously strives to contribute to the eventual elimination of stigma.

He lives in Burlington, VT, where he plays the harmonica, mountain bikes the local trails, and is an award-winning grandpa.