Stigma Associated With MAUD Within Peer Recovery Communities

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is highly prevalent across the U.S. While there are many options for evidence-based treatment, including MAUD, access to care remains limited. Furthermore, stigma continues to be one of the main obstacles to care, shaping how treatment options are perceived and recommended.

Peer recovery communities play a powerful role in supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, including AUD. However, many of these communities are deeply rooted in tradition, promoting a single pathway to recovery that has not generally included the use of MAUD. As a result, individuals considering MAUD may face judgment, internalized stigma and/or difficulties accessing evidence-based care that may not be viewed as traditional by their communities of support.

Join the Providers Clinical Support System – Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder (PCSS-MAUD) and the National Council for Mental Wellbeing on July 7, 1-2:30 p.m. ET, for a case-based discussion exploring Stigma Associated With MAUD Within Peer Recovery Communities.

Through real-world case discussions, participants will examine how stigma influences treatment engagement, decision-making and recovery environments, and explore strategies to create more comprehensive systems of care.

What participants will learn:

• How various forms of stigma (both internalized and external) impact treatment engagement, and how it manifests in peer recovery communities
• The role of MAUD in treating alcohol use disorder
• Practical strategies to support all-encompassing recovery pathways, particularly in peer recovery communities

What to expect:

• Didactic presentation (recorded and available within two weeks)
• Interactive breakout discussions (not recorded)
• Real-world case studies to deepen clinical application