Toolkit: From Myth to Action

The "From Myth to Action" Toolkit is a practical toolkit for demystifying trauma and addiction. It is a hands-on guide for professionals, families, policymakers, and communities, featuring exercises for fostering awareness and understanding.

Across cultures and communities, myths about trauma and addiction don’t just shape perceptions—they influence policies, relationships, and recovery journeys. Through our Breaking the Myths campaign, we gathered over 50 real myths from 13 countries, exposing the profound ways misinformation affects individuals and families, and the very interventions designed to support them. This toolkit series was created to debunk these myths with science and provide practical tools for awareness, prevention, and action.

Prevention starts with education and early intervention, ensuring that individuals and communities have the knowledge to challenge harmful misconceptions before they take root.

At the end of the booklet, you’ll find exercises and actionable strategies, whether you’re working in a treatment centre, engaging with your community, guiding a group of friends, or supporting someone within your family.

Because these myths don’t just exist—they influence how we show up, how we intervene, and how we understand trauma and addiction. Together, we can replace misinformation with science, build connections, and create safer spaces for understanding and healing.