Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Counselors’ Stigma Toward Clients with Substance Use Disorders: Predictors of Stigma and Implications for Clinicians and Educators
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Abstract
ABSTRACT This study explored the degree to which counselors stigmatize individuals being treated for a SUD, and if specific characteristics predict stigma. Participants included 146 mental health counselors and chemical dependency counselors. A range of 15% to 26% of participants in both professions were found to hold stigma toward clients with SUDs, and all of the characteristics were found to have a proportion of variance ranging from .025 to .04 (or 2.5% to 4.0%). The results from this study warrant a need to explore predictors of stigma. Implications and recommendations to decrease stigma and improve the quality addiction treatment are provided.
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Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly is an exciting professional journal for clinicians working with persons who are alcoholic and their families. Designed to bridge the gap between research journals and information for the general public, it addresses the specific concerns of professional alcoholism counselors, social workers, psychologists, physicians, clergy, nurses, employee assistance professionals, and others who provide direct services to persons who are alcoholic. The journal features articles specifically related to the treatment of alcoholism, highlighting new and innovative approaches to care, describing clinical problems and solutions, and detailing practical, unique approaches to intervention and therapy.