Removing the Shame and Stigma of Substance Use Disorders (SUD)

158 Irondale Street,Elyria OH 44035

28 October, 2021

Description

Learn about the role that shame and stigma plays in substance use disorder (disease of addiction) & effect on individual/families/community Topics include: • Understand: The role of stigma and its effect on substance use disorder (disease of addiction). How stigma inhibits people from achieving long-term wellness and recovery. • Describe: The impact of shame and stigma on the individual and family/caregivers. The consequences of experienced stigma and shame and the impact on recovery, setback (relapse), and other social and health factors. • Eliminate: Judgements and negative attitudes towards the individuals suffering from the disease. Assumptions and negative preconceived notions of the disease and the individual.