Experiences of perceived stigma and discrimination are associated with a range of negative
health outcomes. Individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health …

Despite indications that the stigma associated with substance use is high and may play a
role in discouraging treatment participation, there is limited research in this area and only a …

Background Despite the narrowing gender gap in the prevalence of substance use
disorders, women continue to be vastly underrepresented in substance use services …

This article reviews recent research on perception of individuals with substance use
disorders. Such research indicates ongoing stigma toward individuals with substance use …

Stigma remains a problem for people with substance use issues, resulting in serious
consequences to their wellbeing. Significant attention has focused on mental health stigma …

Persons who use illicit drugs are stigmatized in the United States. The conferral of a deviant
social status on illicit drug users may serve to discourage use. However, stigmatization may …

Substance use (SU) stigma is one factor contributing to unmet need for SU treatment.
Additionally, theory suggests that women and single parents who use substances …

This study examined the impact of stigma on patients in substance abuse treatment. Patients
(N= 197) from fifteen residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment facilities …

Individuals with substance abuse may suffer from severe public and internalized stigma.
Little is known about how social support can reduce stigma and improve mental health and …

Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong connection between the experience of
stigma and the well-being of the stigmatized. But in the area of mental illness there has been …