Role of Stigma in Opioid Use Disorder

Role of Stigma in Opioid Use Disorder is organized by University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.,This activity expires on June 18, 2023,Program Overview:,This Opioid Training Initiative course was developed for healthcare practitioners who work with individuals with opioid use disorder and other substance use disorders. The goal of this course is to help the practitioner define stigma and its historical origins Identify different types of stigma and discuss how stigma decreases access to care for people with substance use disorders. Stigma and the personal experience of patients who are subject to stigma language from healthcare professionals is a major obstacles in their treatment. Understanding the impact of stigma including body language, interpersonal communication, and environmental factors plays a major role in treatment results.,The information in this course has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of clinicians practicing in Texas with a focus on regional trends, laws, and regulations.,Learning Objectives:,• Define stigma and its historical origins,• Identify different types of stigma,• Discuss how stigma decreases access to care for people with substance use disorders,Learning Outcome:,Registered nurses will report a desire to change practice related to knowledge gain regarding stigma and its historical origins, focusing on how stigma decreases access to care for people with substance use disorders and plays a major role in treatment results.