Stigma

This resource document provides practical, evidence-based information for primary care providers and practices on prescribing buprenorphine to individuals in need of intervention, including implementation considerations and strategies for primary care providers and primary care organizations.

This guide provides research about language, recommended language and rationale to avoid stigma around substance use, and implementation resources to address stigma in medical facilities.

This sheet from the CDC provides techniques for talking with patients and their families about substance use disorder.

This sheet provides ideas to tackle stigma and develop an Action Plan to reduce stigma in organizations.

This training series includes easy-to-follow lessons designed by experts to help participants feel more confident talking to their loved ones about drug use.

These principles from the CDC are intended to help public health professionals, particularly health communicators, within and outside of CDC ensure their communication products and strategies adapt to the specific cultural, linguistic, environmental, and historical situation of each population or audience of focus.

This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.

This SAMHSA page provides guiding principles and resources on recovery and recovery support for people with substance use disorder.

This advisory introduces readers to cannabidiol (CBD), how it is derived, and how it differs from delta-9 THC and other cannabinoids. It also focuses on the risks and harms of CBD and clarifies common misconceptions about CBD.