Addiction Recovery

New courses to combat stigma around substance use disorder

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June 11, 2021 – “We are excited for the opportunity to offer these courses in which we provide nurses with essential information on substance use disorder and ways we, as a community, can effectively address this issue,” said Robin Newhouse, dean of the School of Nursing IUPUI and lead investigator for IU’s Responding to the Addictions Crisis Grand Challenge. “Stigma is one of the biggest barriers to people seeking treatment for this disease. Through conversation and courses like these, we hope to help eliminate stigma and assist one of our most vulnerable populations in receiving the support they need.”

The first course, “In This Together: Community Conversations to Reduce Stigma of Substance Use Disorder,” fosters individual reflection and community discussions. The course has two tracks: trainer and individual learner. The trainer course provides education and guidelines for those interested in educating others around substance use issues and stigma. The second course is for those who would like to educate themselves more on the issue.

The course can be found online. Each student who completes the course will receive a certificate of attendance. A student may complete one or both tracks.

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Leonard Buschel

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