Behavioral Health – Combating Stigma
Learn more about addressing and combating the stigma of behavioral health issues and substance use disorders with this list of educational resources.
Understanding Stigma
Substance use disorders (SUDs) are some of the cost stigmatized medical conditions, even though people increasingly understand that SUD is a complex disease that can be difficult to treat and may require ongoing medical care.
Anti-Stigma Toolkit: A Guide to Reducing Addiction-Related Stigma
Stigma and Self-Stigma in Addiction
Research that identifies how stigma affects people struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD).
Webinar: Understanding how stigma amplifies the opioid crisis
Join John Koch and Dr. Nicholas Vasquez as part of the Opioid & The Workplace Summit to hear John’s personal story of addiction and discussion. Dr. Vasquez will share his perspectives from the Emergency Department on how mental health and stigma only amplify the opioid crisis.
Stop Overdose | Stigma Reduction
Anyone can experience stigma, and it can make getting help harder. Learn more about stigma and the harmful effects it has on people with substance use disorders, and find resources that can help you understand addiction and support others.