7461-4 Addressing Stigma & Trauma Informed Care Practices in Substance Use Disorder Treatment-Recording

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In this transcript, Chelsea Kimura and Stephanie Stilwell discuss the importance of addressing stigma and employing trauma-informed care practices in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. Chelsea begins by acknowledging the indigenous lands the NW TOR region encompasses and emphasizes supporting tribal sovereignty. Stephanie then delves into the complexities of stigma associated with SUD. She explains that stigma can manifest in various forms—self-stigma, community stigma, clinician stigma, and external stigma—all impacting individuals' willingness and ability to seek treatment.<br /><br />Stephanie highlights how changing our language can reduce stigma, promoting terms like "person with opioid use disorder" over derogatory labels. She also underscores that trauma and SUD are often interconnected, necessitating a trauma-informed approach. Trauma-informed care shifts the question from "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" and requires a comprehensive organizational change to prioritize safety and empowerment.<br /><br />The session also outlines practical steps for integrating trauma-informed care, such as revisiting policies, creating coping kits for patients, and continuous self-assessment. By adopting these practices, both patient outcomes and staff well-being can improve, fostering a more supportive, effective treatment environment.

Keywords

stigma

trauma-informed care

substance use disorder

indigenous lands

tribal sovereignty

opioid use disorder

self-stigma

organizational change

patient outcomes