Addressing SUD-Related Stigma in Rural Communities

December 27, 2024

Community Conversations on Opioid Use Disorder workshops combine the evidence-based approaches of education and contact with individuals in recovery to reduce SUD-related stigma.

This commentary in The Journal of Rural Health discusses substance use disorder-related stigma, its impact on recovery, and evidence-based approaches to address it. Community Conversations workshops are presented as an example of addressing SUD-related stigma in rural communities.
Learn more about Community Conversations on the RCORP-Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Prevention website: https://recoverycenterofexcellence.org/learn/developing-rural-community-approach-overcoming-stigma

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