Somebody to Lean on: Understanding Self-Stigma and Willingness to Disclose in the Context of Addiction

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Presents a study on self-stigma, or the unwillingness to disclose opioid use, and aims to identify factors that predict lower levels of self-stigma. Breaks down data by race, sex, age, and rural/urban location, among other measures. Discusses strategies for overcoming self-stigma.

Qing Ma, Christopher R. Whipple, Övgü Kaynak, et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 21(8), 1044

08/2024

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Health disparities · Illicit drug use · Prescription drug misuse · Rural-urban differences · Statistics and data · Stigma