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Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders

a qualitative exploration

1 CE Hour
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About the Course

This study explores the impact of stigmatizing imagery associated with substance use disorders (SUD) and its influence on individuals with lived experience. Through qualitative methods, researchers identified images that reinforce negative stereotypes and examined alternatives that promote more accurate and respectful representations. Findings highlight how certain images—such as those depicting drug use, criminal justice involvement, and distress—can perpetuate stigma and even trigger individuals in recovery. The study provides recommendations for non-stigmatizing imagery to inform media, research, and public health communications.

This course is based on the reading online article, Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders created by Jessica Hulsey et al in 2023.

Publication Details

Publication Date: Health and Justice Jul 2023

Course Material Authors

Course Material Authors authored the material only, and were not involved in creating this CE course. They are identified here for your own evaluation of the relevancy of the material this course is based on.

Jessica Hulsey
Dr. Jessica Hulsey is the founder of the Addiction Policy Forum. She has extensive experience in substance use disorder advocacy and policy reform. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Kayla Zawislak
Dr. Kayla Zawislak is a researcher at the Addiction Policy Forum. She specializes in qualitative studies on addiction stigma. This is her first work published in a peer-reviewed journal.

Course Creator

L.A. Rankin

L.A. Rankin is a social worker with experience in many different settings with a variety of clients. She has worked with dementia and Alzheimers patients, dual diagnosis MH/MR, in a battered women’s shelter, and a rape crisis center. She also has 11 years of experience as a child protective social worker, where she earned certificates in domestic abuse/family violence and substance abuse.

Target Audience

Counselors, marriage and family therapists, psychologists and social workers. This course is appropriate for all levels of knowledge.

Learning Objectives

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  1. 1 Analyze the impact of stigmatizing imagery on individuals with substance use disorders and its implications for stigma and treatment barriers.
  2. 2 Identify characteristics of both stigmatizing and non-stigmatizing imagery and their potential psychological and social effects.
  3. 3 Apply research findings to improve visual representations of substance use disorders in media, research, and public health initiatives.

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Material Authors

Any relevant financial disclosures for course material authors can be found in the article.

Course Creator

L.A. Rankin – There are no relevant disclosures.

Commercial support

There is no commercial support for this distance-learning course.

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Course Details

1 CE Hour
Reading Online
Course 103714

Related Topics

Prevention Communication Shame Social Policy Stigma

Availability

This course is available until Mar 5th, 2035.

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