SUD Stigma Resources

Resources for SUD-related stigma

National Report – Rural SUD Stigma

National Report: Rural Substance Use Disorder Stigma and Treatment Needs

Developing a Rural Community Approach to Overcoming Stigma

Resource page about Community Conversations on Opioid Use Disorder, a program focused on overcoming stigma

Identifying SUD Bias and Addressing Stigma in the Clinical Setting

This presentation outlines practical approaches to identifying personal bias and addressing stigma in the clinical care setting.

Pregnancy, Parenting, And Substance Use: Stigma, Fear and a Call for Improved Messaging to our Families

This presentation covers unique barriers that people with opioid use disorder face when pregnant and parenting.

Tony Hoffman Highlights the Cost of Institutional Stigma

This article summarizes the main points from a keynote address at the Taking Action Summit in 2022.
“Tony Hoffman says he’s grateful for the insight he gained from experiencing homelessness. The co-founder of pH Wellness, who delivered a keynote at the Taking Action Summit, reflected on how his substance use disorder (SUD) eventually led to homelessness and how that experience gave him perspective on the stigma faced by people in similar circumstances. Instead of blaming people, he feels a sense of compassion and empathy. Rather than judging them, he wonders about the source of the pain that led to SUD.”

A Campaign to Reduce Stigma

“Individuals impacted by opioid use disorder (OUD) met with artist Charmaine Wheatley to have their portraits painted. These portraits include the words of these Appalachian community members to humanize the crisis, thereby reducing the stigma associated with OUD.”

Assessment of Substance Use Disorder Stigma and Strategies for Addressing Stigma in Rural Areas

This presentation shares results from the National Report on Rural Substance Use Disorder Stigma and Treatment Needs — a collaborative nationwide effort conducted by all three Rural Centers of Excellence. Representatives from each RCOE discuss strategies for addressing stigma in rural areas.

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants as Buprenorphine Providers: Facilitators and Barriers

This webinar presentation describes the expansion of nurse practitioners and other advanced practice clinicians into opioid use disorder treatment, particularly in rural communities. It also explores barriers and facilitators regarding nurse practitioner engagement in buprenorphine treatment, including regulations, education, and broader social factors such as stigma. Specific considerations for advanced practice clinicians’ work with members of rural communities are discussed.

Reducing Stigma in Rural EDs and Other Care Settings

This campaign aims to promote a stigma-free care environment while connecting individuals and families with treatment resources. It includes posters featuring people in recovery and emergency department providers who care for patients with substance use disorder. QR codes on the posters link to short videos with these individuals’ stories.