About this episode

Dr. Marissa Abram and Theodore Hudson discuss the impact of stigma on substance use disorder and strategies for health care providers to support recovery.

In this episode, Dr. Marissa Abram and Theodore Hudson explore how stigma around substance use disorder shows up in everyday interactions — and how those moments can either reinforce shame or support recovery. The podcast highlights the need for health care providers to model healthy relationships, engage with curiosity and foster an environment of hope and support for individuals navigating recovery. Objectives: Identify at least one way stigma related to substance use disorder can manifest in clinical relationships. Explain how everyday clinical interactions can influence recovery for people with substance use disorder. Describe two practical strategies clinicians can use to reduce shame and support autonomy in brief or high-pressure encounters. A participation code will be provided at the end of the podcast — make sure to write this code down. Once you have listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the [link to activity in CE Center]. Click on the "Next Steps" button of the activity and: Enter the participation code that was provided. Complete the posttest. Complete the activity evaluation. This will award your continuing education…

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Marissa Abram, Theodore Hudson

Topics covered

• stigma
• substance use disorder
• health care
• recovery
• clinical relationships

Keywords

• stigma
• substance use disorder
• recovery
• health care providers
• clinical interactions
• shame
• autonomy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Association of Nurse Practitioners

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