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 of healthcare delivery given by medical professionals. It also results in a lack of general public support for legislation that provides meaningful reform and fiscal support to prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Format: Virtual or in-person

Length: 90 minutes

Learning Objectives:

• The different types of stigma

• How stigma affects patients

• Stigma interventions

Schedule Your Training Today

To schedule a training today for your community or organization, email info@addictionpolicy.org.