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...
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- 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
New Campaign Launches- 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.