Stigma Reduction Resources
Stigma in short is a broad, negative opinion formed knowingly or unknowingly of a particular group of people. Stigma is harmful not only to the individuals that the opinions are formed of, but to the health of a community.
Changing the Language to Help Break the Stigma:
Medical Terms for Opioid Addiction Don’t Always Reduce Stigma
Words Matter: Terms to Use /Avoid When Talking About Addiction
How You Can Help?
10 Ways You Can Break the Addiction Stigma
STOP STIGMA – Addiction Policy Forum
How to Prevent Substance Use Disorder Stigma
The Real Stigma of Substance Use Disorders
Resources for Healthcare Providers:
Addressing Stigma in Healthcare – Video
Patients with a Substance Use Disorder Need Treatment – Not Stigma
Ethical Imperatives Overcome Stigma Against People with Substance Use Disorder
Resources for Law Enforcement:
Breaking the Stigma Around Opioid Addiction
Preventing & Reducing Stigma – Law Enforcement
Creating a Stigma Free Approach to Mental Illness
Resources for Employers:
Working Through Workplace Stigma: Coming Back After an Addiction
The Stigma of Addiction in the
Taking on Substance Use Disorder as an Employer: Getting It Right
