CE / Trainer course
Removing the Shame and Stigma of Addiction/SUD
Course Overview
In this course, you will learn about the role that shame and stigma play in substance use disorder (disease of addiction) by looking at the effect they have on individuals, families, caregivers, and communities. The course will review the consequences of shame and stigma associated with the disease of addiction, why addiction is stigmatized within society, and solutions to address shame and stigma.
What You Will Learn
- Understand: The role of stigma and its effect on substance use disorder (disease of addiction). How stigma inhibits people from achieving long-term wellness and recovery.
- Describe: Impact of shame and stigma on the individual and family/caregivers. The consequences of experienced stigma and shame and the impact on recovery, setback (relapse), and other social and health factors.
- Eliminate: Judgements and negative attitudes towards the individuals suffering from the disease. Assumptions and negative preconceived notions of the disease and the individual. Stigma by association towards family/caregivers and addiction professionals.
- Learn and Apply: Stigma-free language. Advocacy toolkit for elimination/removal of stigma.
Course Outline
- Brief Review of the Science of Addiction
- What is Stigma?
a. Definition
b. Stigma Examples
c. Factors that Influence Stigma
d. Types of Stigma - How/Why do we Stigmatize?
a. Applying Socio-Ecological Model to Stigma
b. Stigma and Discrimination
c. Labeling Theory
d. Criminalized
e. Setback (Relapse)
f. Moral Failing Belief
g. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, Effect on Self-Esteem - Examples of Stigma in Medical Disease/Conditions
- Impact of Shame and Stigma
a. Effects and Sources of Stigma
b. Impact on the Individual
c. Impact on the Family/caregivers
d. Addiction Professionals Stigma
e. Healthcare System Stigma
f. Pharmacy Stigma
g. Criminal Justice System Stigma - Solutions
a. Education
b. Language
c. Harm Reduction
d. Policy and Laws
e. Innovative Programs
f. Treatment Access / Continuation of Care - Toolkit
Online CE Course
Online, self-paced continuing education.
3.0 CE Credits
Clinician and layperson accreditation through Purdue University, College of Pharmacy, Office of Continuing Education.
Fees
Individual Course: $45
Prerequisites
None
Onsite and Virtual Training
Onsite and virtual training available for groups of five or more.
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Trainer Program
Get certified to deliver course within your community. Pricing includes a training and a licensing fee.
Prerequisites
The Brain and the Disease of Addiction
Training Fee: $240/person
- Prerequisite course: $30 pp
- Course Training: $150 pp
- Course Kit: $60 pp
Program License Fee: $200/per group
- Access for one trainer to use the materials. Annual renewal.
Group Program License Fee: $400/per group
- Access for two or more trainers within an organization to use the materials. Annual renewal.