Stigma can be lethal when it prevents a HealthCare Practitioner from receiving help for mental illness. This lecture will explore how stigma is being addressed by the house of medicine and the changes that are underway in health question licensure reform.

As a result of attending this session, participants will be able to:

1. Outline some of the common stigmas associated with substance use disorders and how those stigmas impact clients – from accessing care to treatment adherence and recovery; and,

2. Translate these issues into practice when working with individuals dealing with substance use disorders.