This session explores the impact of stigma on people who have been diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) and those who are not clinically diagnosed but display symptoms. The presenter examines the relationship between stigma and systemic racism, as well as racism's compounding effect on access to healthcare services for people who use drugs. The presenter also provides strategies for challenging stigma and misconceptions about SUD.
Faculty: Mark Robinson
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
- Describe stigma and the impact it has on people who use drugs.
- Identify how trauma, racial injustice, and historical social constructs have affected communities.
- Describe ways to respond to drug-use stigma in the workplace and society.
NOTE: This session does NOT offer continuing education credits.