Understanding and Addressing Stigma and Discrimination in Addiction

This webinar will briefly review the new knowledge gained during the past 50 years. The faculty will describe the shifts in cultural understanding of addiction that have given rise to new research and approaches that can help reduce stigma and discrimination against people with substance use disorders.

Learning Objectives:

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

• Identify two dimensions that underlie stigma related to addiction
• Recognize and describe the impact of stigma on patient care
• Identify three strategies that are helpful to address addiction stigma