Naloxone Myths Debunked
This flyer from the Indiana Department of Health debunks myths that are associated with naloxone to reassure that it is safe, effective and does not deter substance use disorder treatment.
This flyer from the Indiana Department of Health debunks myths that are associated with naloxone to reassure that it is safe, effective and does not deter substance use disorder treatment.
This podcast series hosted by QSource highlights subject matter experts that address opioid misuse and stigma related to opioid use disorder. To access the podcast, click the URL and select the Opioid series. Two episodes most focused on opioid stigma include:
Chapter 13 of this publication from the American Hospital Association addresses shame and stigma and provides resources for health care providers, guidelines and perspectives, and case studies from hospitals and health systems seeking to reduce the stigma surrounding opioid use disorders.
This seven-episode podcast series hosted by Superior Health Quality Alliance aims to reduce stigma related to substance use disorders in nursing home settings by sharing viewpoints from quality improvement professionals, pharmacists and emergency department physicians.
This rack card from Stigma Free West Virginia outlines the differences between public or societal stigma, personal or self-stigma, courtesy stigma, and structural stigma against people with substance use disorders and other behavioral health issues.
These free downloadable e-books are appropriate for anyone interested in the topic of stigma related to substance use, including individuals and family members, as well as social work and physical or mental or behavioral health care professionals; people working in criminal justice, court, and child welfare systems; and people involved with recovery support.
This fact sheet, developed by the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources and Stigma Free WV, describes how people with substance use disorders often do not seek the treatment they need because of the stigma they face - even by their health care providers.
This guide to using non-stigmatizing language when discussing opioid use disorder (OUD) and substance use disorders (SUD) was developed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center.
This toolkit, developed by the Canadian Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health (CEWH), is designed primarily for substance use and child welfare practitioners, as well as other service providers and health system planners who offer services to, or design services with, pregnant women and new mothers who use substances.