SUD Stigma Resources
Resources for SUD-related stigma
The Role of Stigma
The Role of Stigma Among Health Care Providers in the Treatment of Opioid Use
Justice & Correctional Initiatives
Focus on person-centered approaches and the impact of discrimination on those in the legal and correctional systems.
Justice: Pre-Adjudication
The course provides a glossary of commonly used terms and gives an overview of the legal stages and intervention opportunities for those with SUD.
How to Prevent MAT-Related Discrimination
Information on developing non-discriminating policies in rural recovery housing based on FHA and ADA.
Why Addiction is a Chronic Disorder
Webinar
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.
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.
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.