stigma

The article provides an overview of key substance use and addictive behaviors in Vietnam, alongside the development of addiction science, drawing from a synthesis of literature and the authors' perspectives. Over the last two decades, the...

This paper presents the findings of an exploratory analysis of the health system and an integrated medical and psycho-social support primarily for HIV infected persons who inject drugs and persons who use drugs (PWID/PWUD HIV-patients). It...

Background Stigma related to drug use is a well-documented barrier to engaging and remaining on medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD), yet little is known about how stigma operates across multiple social and institutional settings in...

Challenges Treating Drug Abuse and Addiction with Co‑Occurring Disorders in Nairobi and Kiambu. Prepared by: Kelvin Ateko, Mental Health Nurse Setting: Urban outpatient/inpatient mental health and addiction services in Nairob ans Kiambu i...

ISSUP Global, in collaboration with Faces & Voices of Recovery, presents its webinar titled 'Words Matter: Language and Stigma Reduction.'

ISSUP in Pakistan presents its webinar: "Breaking the Silence: Raising Awareness and Reducing Stigma Around Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health"

Background Many people who could benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) aren’t receiving them. This study looks at how MOUD agencies in Kentucky are experiencing changes in patient numbers and the challenges and supports...