Open Healthcare Professionals
We offer evidence-based best practices and the latest research in an effort to support healthcare professionals and change the trajectory of the opioid epidemic. On this site, you’ll find up-to-date resources for:Stigma & Substance Use Disorders
This free, 1-hour CME course will discuss stigma and how this impacts substance use disorder.
Managing Addiction Stigma in Treating Pain and OUD
This video details ways to manage addiction stigma while treating pain and OUD.
Ending Addiction Stigma
This video will explain the importance of ending addiction stigma and fully supporting OUD patients.
Words Matter Video – Shatterproof
Changing our language improves outcomes for those struggling with addiction. Watch this brief video to learn more.
Addiction Language Guide – Shatterproof
Comprehensive addiction language guide to reduce use of stigmatizing language.
Michigan Opioid Collaborative – Addressing OUD Stigma Presentation
Emily McCall and Tim Shewcraft from the Michigan Opioid Collaborative (MOC) share information about stigma and MOC’s resources for MOUD providers. Tim, a peer recovery coach, shares his personal experience with stigma and the impacts that provider stigma can have on a patient’s OUD treatment.