Date: May 10, 2022 | ![]() |
Format: Webinar | ![]() |
Contact Hours: 1.25 NAADAC |
Time: 1 PM—2:30 PM ET | ![]() |
Cost: FREE | ![]() |
SERIES DESCRIPTION
Stigma refers to a wide range of negative attitudes, values, and actions towards another group of people. It can frequently occur in behavioral health settings, such as stigma against people who use or are at-risk of using substances. Stigma can significantly decrease the likelihood that people will seek services and significantly increase the likelihood of worsening health outcomes. This two-part webinar series will examine stigma through the lens of substance use prevention and experiences on the road to recovery: what it is, how it can manifest, and what we can do to address it. The webinar will present both the latest research findings and the lessons learned from lived experience.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This webinar will review strategies for addressing and preventing stigma against people at risk for substance misuse, substance use disorders, and consequences of substance use. It will discuss strategies at multiple levels: 1) peers and individuals; 2) within prevention organizations; 3) among collaborative partners and across the behavioral health continuum; 4) throughout the community at-large; and 5) in society as a whole. Each of these strategy levels will be examined from the perspectives of both academic research and lived experiences.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Discuss strategies to overcome stigma working as a peer with substance use clients
- Review strategies to avoid stigma within prevention organizations
- Explain how prevention can work with collaborative partners and across the behavioral health continuum to address stigma
- Explore opportunities to address stigma in the community and across society
PRESENTERS
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*CONTACT HOUR ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible for the 1.25 NAADAC contact hours/certificate of attendance, you must join the live webinar in the Adobe Connect Room.
Certificates must be requested within one week of the event and will be processed within 30 days.
If you are having issues accessing the room/application at the time of the event: Please email [email protected] at the start of the webinar so that we can assist you.