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Michigan OPEN

Breaking the Barriers: Addressing Stigma in the Path to Recovery

Virtual
Sep 17, 2025

12-1pm

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Join our upcoming webinar to explore the different types of stigma and their impact on recovery from substance use disorders. Discover how stigma affects self-worth and access to care, and gain practical strategies to address and reduce stigma in clinical, community, and personal settings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Analyze the role of stigma as a barrier
  • Examine the emotional and psychological effects of stigma
  • Explore evidence-based strategies for addressing stigma
  • Discuss the different forms of stigma

Presenter(s):

  • Alex Elswick, Ph.D

1 CE Credit pending (1.0 hour):

  • CME credit
  • MCBAP
  • Social Work CE credit (pending)
  • Meets DEA Training Requirements

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of MyMichigan Health and OPEN: Overdose Prevention Engagement Network. MyMichigan Health is accredited by the Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. MyMichigan Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category Credit(s)TM . Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Statement: Planners, faculty, and others in control of content (either individually or as a group) have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Who should take this training:

  • Medical professionals
  • Social workers
  • Addiction professionals
  • Mental health professionals