Description/Abstract
Substance use disorders are among the most stigmatized health conditions in the U.S. This research brief examines how the language we use to describe people with substance use disorders impact how they are perceived and how willing we are to accept them into our social and professional circles.
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Document Type
Research Brief
Keywords
recovery, substance use disorders, stigma
Disciplines
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Other Chemicals and Drugs | Social Psychology and Interaction
Date
2-18-2020
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Acknowledgements
The author acknowledges the study’s co-authors, Dr. Brenda Curtis and Robert Ashford, as well as Dr. John Kelly who provided input for the original project. Additional acknowledgement to the team at the Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion for editing and guidance.
Recommended Citation
McNeill Brown, Austin, "“He’s Not Marrying my Daughter”: Stigma against People in Recovery from Substance Use Disorder" (2020). Population Health Research Brief Series. 82.
https://surface.syr.edu/lerner/82
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