Those recovering from drug or alcohol misuse speak up — and say they wish more researchers could do so freely at work.

stigma has negative effects on service engagement, life opportunities, and personal shame, both for those who struggle with substance abuse and their families. Overcoming the stigma of substance use ...

Ministers aim to highlight the damage caused by the stigma of problem drug and alcohol use and how this can stop those affected from being able to get help. The campaign comes as Scotland ...

It said it acknowledged the "negative impact" of some drug use but added that prohibitionist policies "increased stigma", telling political leaders not to "stoke fears" about drug use. It added ...

Stigma around HIV ‘still a big challenge’, says senior HSE clinician as 39% of those newly found to have it were late-stage ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting ... most importantly, reduces stigma and discrimination — especially for mothers.