Soundbites on Substance Use Disorders
Season 1: Stigma, Stimulants and the Fight for Treatment Equity
Podcast from the Opioid Response Network's Stimulants Workgroup.
Welcome to the Opioid Response Network Stimulants Workgroup Soundbites on Substance Use Disorders: Season 1: Stigma, Stimulants and the Fight for Treatment Equity podcast series. Episodes contain peer-to-peer discussion on topics ranging from medications for the treatment of stimulant use disorder, stigma within healthcare policy, courts and stimulants, family considerations, naloxone and fentanyl contamination.
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Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Soundbites on Substance Use Disorders
Stigma and Stimulant Use Disorder, a Patient Testimonial
This episode explores the significant impact of stigma in perpetuating health inequities among individuals who use stimulants. Laurie emphasizes this theme by sharing personal anecdotes, including experiences of incarceration due to acquisitive crimes, encounters with stigmatizing treatment and her experience of stigmatizing behavior influencing healthcare decisions. Through this narrative, listeners gain insight into how stigma acts as a pervasive barrier that hinders individuals from seeking recovery and accessing necessary treatment and care.