Background Despite the high prevalence and significant health consequences of substance
use disorders, rates of treatment seeking are low. Identifying as an “addict” caries a …

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

Introduction Cessation of substance use, a facet of recovery, as well as mitigating stigma
experienced by individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), are important to supporting …

Aims To conduct a systematic review of the literature investigating the relationship between
stigma experienced by individuals who use drugs. Methods We conducted an online …

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 …

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

Stigma relating to substance use disorders is one of the many barriers to enrolling in
substance use treatment. Stigma is also related to poorer substance use treatment …

Aims Drug and alcohol use-related stigma affects employment, physical and mental health,
and has been shown to be a barrier to seeking treatment. Thus, the need to address stigma …

Substance-use disorders are a public health crisis globally and carry with them significant
morbidity and mortality. Stigma toward people who abuse these substances, as well as the …

Background: Stigma toward substance users is a barrier to seeking treatment. Objective: The
aim for this paper was to examine the psychometric properties of the Perceived Stigma …