The role of substance use treatment in reducing stigma after release from incarceration: A qualitative analysis

Original research
by
Moore, Kelly E. et al

Release Date

2023

Geography

USA

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

Yes

Peer Reviewed

Yes

Objective

This study examined stigma experiences and the degree to which substance use treatment reduced stigma among people with SUDs who were receiving care in an outpatient treatment facility after release from incarceration.

Findings/Key points

Themes emerged around substance use treatment repairing strained family relationships and reducing participants’ self-stigma. Aspects of treatment that reportedly reduced stigma included the treatment facility having a nonjudgmental atmosphere, patients trusting the staff, and working with peer navigators who had lived experience of SUD and incarceration.

Design/methods

Qualitative interviews (n=24)

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Keywords

Stigma
About PWUD
Legal system/law enforcement
Barriers and enablers