Stigma and Substance Use: Rewriting the Narrative

AMERSA is proud to announce a new podcast series exploring the pervasive impact of stigma on individuals and communities affected by substance use disorders (SUD), featuring insights from experts, including individuals with lived experience and multidisciplinary professionals. Episodes will unpack the roots of stigma, its effects on care access and outcomes, and strategies to foster empathy, understanding, and inclusive support.exploring and highlighting the importance of harm reduction. The series, Stigma and Substance Use: Rewriting the Narrative, includes eight 30-40 minute episodes sponsored by PCSS-MOUD, featuring subject matter experts across multiple disciplines.

The first episode of Stigma and Substance Use will be released on April 10.

Substance Use Disorders 101: The Overview

In partnership with AMERSA, this shortened version of Grayken TTA’s Addiction 101 training provides an overview of the disease model of addiction, the overdose epidemic, stigma, and evidence-based treatments for persons with substance use disorder. Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes. CEs: CME (0.50); Nursing (0.50); LADC/CADC (0.50); RC (0.50). 

Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by 1H79TI085588-02 from SAMHSA. The views expressed by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.