Stigma

Shatterproof

Shatterproof website includes resources on different types of stigma, how stigma impacts OUD treatment and outcomes, and ways individuals and organizations can help. Shatterproof and The Hartford co-developed the Shatterproof Addiction Stigma Index (SASI) – a first-of-its-kind measurement tool designed to assess attitudes about substance use and people who use substances from the public. Supported by Ipsos alongside Dr. Brea Perry and Dr. Anne Krendl from Indiana University, the SASI also measures the perceptions of those with a SUD, including the degree in which they have internalized this exclusion.

SAMSHA Overcoming Stigma Ending & Discrimination Resource Guide:    

A Resource Guides from SAMSHA that includes a variety of resources with the intention of “Overcoming Stigma, Ending Discrimination.”

Institute for Development of Human Arts

The Institute for Development of Human Arts organizers compiled a library of essential resources (books, essay collections, films, poetry, and art) to deepen our collective understanding of Transformative Mental Health and stigma.

Recovery Research Institute

A collection of research articles pertaining to stigma from the Recovery Research Institute.

Recovery Center of Excellence

A resource from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. These resources work to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use and substance use disorders (SUD) in rural areas nationwide by building and sharing an array of evidence-based practices that meet the needs of rural communities.

Assessment of Substance Use Disorder Stigma and Strategies for Addressing Stigma in Rural Areas

This presentation shares results from the National Report on Rural Substance Use Disorder Stigma and Treatment Needs and discuss strategies for addressing stigma in rural areas.

Reducing Stigma in Rural Eds and Other Care Settings

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Community Conversations OUD Workshop

The introductory workshop from the University of Rochester School of Medicine explores a conversation for participants to explore stigma, how we support people with SUD and their families, and how we work together in our communities to reduce stigma.

A Campaign to Reduce Stigma

A resource from the University of Rochester School of Medicine that includes the stigma individuals with SUD experience, through portraiture, to explore how they see themselves.

Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change by the Committee on the Science of Changing Behavioral Health and Social Norms

National Research Council and Institute of Medicine’s study of the science of stigma change.

Calling In and Calling Out Guide

A resource from Havard’s Department of Diversity Inclusion & Belonging that explores the concepts of “calling in” and “calling out” and when each methodology is an appropriate to harm experienced by individuals and groups with marginalized identities.

Interrupting Bias: Calling Out vs. Calling In

A practical resource guide of different language and phrasing to use when “calling out” or “calling in”.

What We Do Matters: Addressing Stigma in Health Care Toward People Who Use Substances

This is a documentary-style video examining manifestations and impact of stigma toward people with substance use disorders when they seek healthcare. It includes viewpoints of patients and professionals, and is aimed at all levels of health care staff. The video is ideally viewed by a group with a brief follow up discussion, but can be viewed individually if there is not an option to do so in a larger context.

Recovery Research Institute | The Addictionary (R) from the Recovery Research Institute

NIH | National Institute on Drug Abuse: Words Matter- Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking about Addiction

Findings from key Informant interviews in Maine | The impact of Stigma on People with Opiod Use Disorder including discussions of Stigma toward Youth engaging in Substance Use