Estimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health
problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders are among the …

Background Substance use disorders consistently rank among the most stigmatized
conditions worldwide. Thus, substance use stigma fosters health inequities among persons …

Objective: Stigmatizing attitudes toward people with a drug addiction have detrimental
effects on the lives of these people. However, the factors that influence stigma toward people …

Stigma Reduction to Combat the Addiction Crisis Using “person-first” language and
sympathetic narratives and emphasizing solutions and societal rather than individual causes …

Experiences of stigma from others among people with a history of drug addiction are
understudied in comparison to the strength of stigma associated with drug addiction. Work …

Substance use disorders (SUDs) take a heavy toll on those who have them and on society
more broadly. These disorders are often difficult to treat, and relapse is common. Perhaps …

Whereas research has addressed the impact of mental illness stigma on treatment-seeking
attitudes and behaviors, the effects of other stigmas such as age, race, drug addiction, and …

Aims This study provides a systematic review of existing research that has empirically
evaluated interventions designed to reduce stigma related to substance use disorders …

OBJECTIVE: Stigma is a frequently cited barrier to help-seeking for many with substance-
related conditions. Common ways of describing individuals with such problems may …

Background In spite of the significant burden associated with substance use disorders,
especially among persons who inject drugs (PWIDs), most affected individuals do not …