Although elevated levels of self-stigma are present among individuals with substance use
problems, not all individuals with substance use problems experience uniform levels of self …

Substance use disorder is one of the most stigmatized health conditions. Stigma
internalization is one of the main consequences of the stigmatization process, and it is …

Little attention has been paid to the examination and measurement of self-stigma in
substance misuse. This paper aims to fill this gap by reporting on the development of a new …

Research has consistently demonstrated that a substantial number of individuals in the
criminal justice system struggle with substance misuse. Furthermore, rates of relapse and …

Negative outcomes for individuals with substance use disorders are further aggravated by
stigma experienced at the level of the public, the self, and policies of private and …

Little is known about the assessment and treatment of self-stigma in substance abusing
populations. This article describes the development of an acceptance based treatment …

BACKGROUND: Public stigma and self-stigma are two facets of mental illness stigma. Self-
stigma denotes the internalization of negative public perceptions by persons with mental …

Stereotypes and judgments about people with substance misuse problems are extremely
prevalent and negative. These negative evaluations are made not only by those who abstain …

Background Substance use disorder is a growing problem worldwide, and the stigma
associated with it remains a significant barrier to treatment and recovery. This study aimed to …

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