Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Understanding the Impact of Stigma on Addiction Treatment
American Society of Addiction Medicine
In this two-week course, you will explore how issues of stigma, bias, and discrimination impact people with substance use disorder. Stigma, bias, and discrimination impacting access to healthcare may arise from the patient’s identity as a person with substance use disorder or from their association with a marginalized group. Further, you will explore how stigma can be identified, addressed, and mitigated on structural, social, and internalized levels.
2 weeks, 4 hours per week
Dr. Angela L. Colistra, PhD, LPC, CAADC, CCS
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Expert
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate understanding of the definition of stigma and its effect on the treatment of patients with substance use disorder.
- Explore treatment inequities among marginalized groups.
- Discuss the types of stigma and how they interact with one another to impact patient treatment.
- Identify examples of commonly used language that is stigmatizing to patients seeking treatment.
- Explore ways to eliminate stigmatizing language in your practice or clinical setting.
- Demonstrate understanding of how to incorporate person-first language into your practice or clinical setting.
Syllabus
- How Does Stigma Impact Care for Patients?
- Stigma in Healthcare Settings
- Stigma and Treating SUD
- Eliminating Stigmatizing Language
Issued on 9th June 2024
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