title: Stigma from the Viewpoint of the Patient.
abstract: Stigma has become a primary social force facing patients in methadone and buprenorphine treatment. For quality methadone and buprenorphine treatment to flourish it will be necessary to confront and reduce this negative influence. This article, co-authored by a patient and professional, discusses stigma and prejudice from the viewpoint of patients. Educational and national strategies using the media and targeted to patients, programs, and the general public are discussed.
authors.affiliation: a National Alliance for Medication Assisted Recovery, National Development and Research Inc., New York , New York , USA.
authors.forename: Joycelyn Sue
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Woods
authors.forename: Herman
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Joseph
mesh_terms: D002047:Buprenorphine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D058850:Opiate Substitution Treatment / Q000523:psychology*; D009293:Opioid-Related Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010361:Patients / Q000523:psychology; D011287:Prejudice; D057545:Social Stigma
chemical_list: D009294:Narcotics; D002047:Buprenorphine; D008691:Methadone
keywords: Stigma; Stop Stigma Now; child welfare; criminal justice system; housing National Alliance for Medication Assisted Recovery; language; medical professionals