Addressing Stigma Around Substance Use Disorders
Stigma is a direct barrier to accessing substance use disorder (SUD) treatment among individuals who have a SUD and impacts the quality...
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- Aug 11
Understanding Stigma and the Consequences for Patients and Families
By Jessica Hulsey Addiction Policy Forum Originally posted by the Prevention Technology Transfer Center (PTTC) Network on May 20, 2022...
- Jul 5
Stigma Course for State and Local Leaders
Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most stigmatized health conditions...
- Mar 1
A JLUSA Course on Stigma
Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders Substance use disorders are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions...
- Jan 4
A NACoA Course: Addressing the Stigma around Substance Use Disorders
Substance use disorders (SUD) are some of the most highly stigmatized health conditions worldwide, and stigma creates barriers to early...
- Dec 16, 2020
What is Stigma? We Asked a Top Stigma Researcher.
What is Stigma? Learn the types of stigma, the effects on individuals and families, and how to stop stigma from Dr. Valerie Earnshaw.
- Nov 12, 2020
Is Addiction a Disease? Experts say YES.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine...
- Oct 9, 2020
Stop the Stigma: Tackling the Stigma of Addiction through Education
Stop the Stigma: Tackling the Stigma of Addiction through Education.”
- Sep 11, 2020
Language Matters
Research has shown that the words we use to describe SUD and recovery have a significant impact on those struggling and how they are treated
- Feb 6, 2019
Language Matters Infographic
Language matters. Let’s replace terms like “addict” and “junkie” with smarter language that aligns with the science.
- May 31, 2018
Addiction: Dispelling the Myths
The animated series aims to expand public understanding about addiction and replace the myths and misinformation that keep substance use...