New Hampshire’s Strength Over Stigma (SOS) Recovery Community Organization is one of the non-profit entities in New Hampshire given state grant funding to help businesses create recovery friendly workplace programs.
Search Results for: stigma (83 results)
Addictionary
Source: Recovery Research Institute
This “Addictionary” created by the Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital lists language patients, providers, and policy makers can use that is not stigmatizing and creates a supportive treatment environment for substance use disorders.
Language Matters Infographic
Source: Addiction Policy Forum
This one page infographic from the Addiction Policy Forum focuses on the importance of using appropriate and non-stigmatizing language when discussing substance use disorders.
Changing Federal Terminology Regarding Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
Source: White House Office of National Drug Control Policy
This January 2017 memorandum from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy alerts federal agency staff to recommended changes in language use related to substance use and substance use disorders. The recommended changes in language use are intended to reduce stigma and support treatment for substance use disorders.
Rural Community Action Guide: Building Stronger, Healthy, Drug-Free Rural Communities
Source: Office of National Drug Control Policy
This report summarizes strategies rural communities can adopt to address substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD). The report addresses a comprehensive list of issues including:
Workplace Supported Recovery
Source: The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Workplace Supported Recovery website, from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, includes an explanation of recovery-supportive workplaces, a definition of recovery, and specific recommendation for reducing the stigma against substance use disorder in the workplace.
The Opioid Project: Changing Perceptions through Art and Storytelling
Source: The Opioid Project
This website highlights the work of The Opioid Project in Massachusetts, which uses art and storytelling to support individuals affected by the opioid crisis.
Celebrate Recovery
Source: Celebrate Recovery
Website for Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-Centered 12-step recovery program which offers support meetings, trainings and conferences for people in recovery from addiction. The organization also has specific programs for military personnel and veterans, pastors in recovery, Native Nations, and an initiative to reduce the stigma
Pregnancy and Substance Use: A Harm Reduction Toolkit
Source: National Harm Reduction Coalition
This toolkit on pregnancy and substance use from a harm reduction perspective includes information intended for pregnant and parenting people who use drugs, their loved ones, and their service providers.
A New Path: Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing
Source: Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing
The website for A New Path, an advocacy group of parents, citizens, individuals in recovery, community leaders and health care professionals working to educate the public, media and policy makers about addiction and expand access to treatment. The group has a focus on reducing the stigma associated with