July 2020 PMID 32718328

Stigma: how it affects the substance use disorder patient.

Janet Zwick, Hannah Appleseth, Stephan Arndt

Mentions

49
Peak: 4 in Oct 2025
across 5 sources since Jul 2020

Extended reach

107,042
potential audience

Total likes

3

Video views

153

Mentions per month

Jul 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • News23 articles
  • X / Twitter19 posts
  • Blogs3 articles
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Reddit2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall social discussion reflects a consensus that stigma hampers recovery efforts and societal integration, with several posts citing research and emphasizing the need for destigmatizing language. Some comments display dismissiveness or suspicion, highlighting differing levels of engagement and impact perceptions.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge that stigma negatively impacts treatment and societal perceptions, though some express skepticism or dismissiveness.

InterestModerate interest

Sources mainly focus on the social issue of stigma, showing moderate engagement but limited enthusiasm or curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants generally recognize the significance of the topic, with some posts referencing research and calling for action or further discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The majority agree that stigma has real consequences on treatment outcomes and policies, indicating a shared understanding of its importance.

Abstract in brief

  • The stigma related to substance use disorders is reinforced through language, which reflects societal values and beliefs, and can either perpetuate or reduce negative perceptions.
  • Stigmatizing language creates barriers for individuals seeking treatment, affecting their access to healthcare, employment, and legal support, thereby hindering recovery and societal integration.
  • Changing everyday language to more accepting and destigmatizing terms is essential for fostering a more supportive society and improving treatment outcomes for those with substance use disorders.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Benny Prawira Siauw
@bennysiauw89 · X

@baspraab Kalo emang stigma efektif buat ngurangin penyalahgunaan zat atau ngedorong mereka ke pengobatan atau ada outcome baik lainnya, silakan bawakan buktinya yah. https://t.co/t5JkWzL2kU https://t.co/xPGQ8Zx2ZR

Jan 13, 2022 · 1 like · 30,929 followers View post →
Prison_Health
@Prison_Health · X

Stigma: how it affects the substance use disorder patient https://t.co/4JqasqIf1m MT @BioMedCentral #SUD #PWUD #PWID #IDU https://t.co/YCde8zAvUG

Aug 19, 2020 · 1 like · 19,213 followers View post →
ken paquette ...Monachopsis
@kenpaquette · X

Facist Kitty "The stigma surrounding individuals who have substance use disorders is a pervasive phenomenon that has had detrimental effects on treatment outcomes, health care providers, treatments, research, policies, and society as a whole" https://t.co/yAF0l5nQM9 https://t.co/uLg7P4sD37 https://t.co/LyjJNxbK7P

Oct 10, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,358 followers View post →
Prison_Health
@Prison_Health · X

Stigma: how it affects the substance use disorder patient https://t.co/4JqasqIf1m MT @BioMedCentral #SUD #PWUD #PWID #IDU https://t.co/14VrlXeqr3

Aug 30, 2020 · 19,213 followers View post →
Доктор Лебедев
@doctormongol · X

@skv_nskv Почитайте вот это для расширения кругозора https://t.co/HtVvvdGXzf

Jun 9, 2023 · 17,591 followers View post →
Annette
@DoNotGiveUpHope · X

https://t.co/tij3te1oCx

Sep 29, 2024 · 4,103 followers View post →

All mentions

Aureum
@IpdAx44074 · X

@ShumbaGong Do an actual fact-check before posting politically charged nonsense. The consequences of your posts are serious. It’s clear which incident you’re exploiting the issue here is addiction, not politics. Your motive is disgusting. https://t.co/n6N0XWSFO3 https://t.co/spwvsldP3S

Oct 24, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
ken paquette ...Monachopsis
@kenpaquette · X

@MarcNixon24 @BrianGaul137530 Okay "The stigma surrounding individuals who have substance use disorders is a pervasive phenomenon that has had detrimental effects on treatment outcomes, health care providers, treatments, research, policies, and society as a whole" https://t.co/yAF0l5nQM9

Oct 21, 2025 · 1,358 followers View post →
“Name can’t be Blank”
@clapifthisisBS · X

RT @kenpaquette: Facist Kitty "The stigma surrounding individuals who have substance use disorders is a pervasive phenomenon that has had…

Oct 10, 2025 · 1 share · 893 followers View post →
ken paquette ...Monachopsis
@kenpaquette · X

Facist Kitty "The stigma surrounding individuals who have substance use disorders is a pervasive phenomenon that has had detrimental effects on treatment outcomes, health care providers, treatments, research, policies, and society as a whole" https://t.co/yAF0l5nQM9 https://t.co/uLg7P4sD37 https://t.co/LyjJNxbK7P

Oct 10, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,358 followers View post →
lucid
@SlimYajirobe · X

@DumbLumiThing If you stupid ppl actually gave half of a fuck, you would’ve done some research & learned that social stigma actually promotes addiction but gotta get those bangers i guess https://t.co/iiAb7BGPWh https://t.co/944yOCzvss https://t.co/4FewdQ5zdp

Oct 14, 2024 · 57 followers View post →
gray
@GrayMerchant47 · X

@snobalt4 "drugs are bad" as an ethos directly contributes to stigma, even if that's not your intention. any drug has benefits (even just recreational) and associated harms here's a resource on why negativity towards drug use and drug users is harmful: https://t.co/DVhq4RHGtN

Oct 1, 2024 · 137 followers View post →
Annette
@DoNotGiveUpHope · X

https://t.co/tij3te1oCx

Sep 29, 2024 · 4,103 followers View post →
Kootenay Insurrection for Safe Supply
@SafeKootenay · X

@GrantWarkentin @BodechonEmily @ZivoAdam @TheRoyGreenShow Another evil safe supply advocate here. Since I can't not lie, I'll leave it up to others to explain how wrong you are re: stigma. Links to sources for each screenshot below. https://t.co/8rrfvt3PyQ https://t.co/RzG7lP5RR0 https://t.co/NCIz7DzRJI https://t.co/dXMMzCG0wa https://t.co/kjcNfvE1mb

Jul 7, 2024 · 103 followers View post →
THE GHOST OF CRINGEMAS PAST
@JimIsAChungus · X

@Tripnips22 @CantEverDie https://t.co/Zv8cOslF6n

Apr 7, 2024 · 10 followers View post →
Annette
@DoNotGiveUpHope · X

https://t.co/tij3te1oCx

Mar 28, 2024 · 4,103 followers View post →
Annette
@DoNotGiveUpHope · X

https://t.co/tij3te1oCx

Sep 13, 2023 · 4,103 followers View post →
The Recovery Works
@therecoverywork · X

The stigma surrounding substance use disorders has had detrimental effects on all aspects of the recovery process. https://t.co/zfXbCpTOnK Source: @BioMedCentral RecoveryWorks believes in the importance of reducing addiction stigma: https://t.co/aJoOGILa39 https://t.co/mstMCnJerK

Aug 10, 2023 · 163 followers View post →
Доктор Лебедев
@doctormongol · X

@skv_nskv Почитайте вот это для расширения кругозора https://t.co/HtVvvdGXzf

Jun 9, 2023 · 17,591 followers View post →
mae
@adokenaiii · X

@MichaelBing16 @EasonDavid_88 @EmilyPierce01 @Lync713 https://t.co/BrjScRMdpz https://t.co/rUaL09XPYC https://t.co/EEBZjO4y1b https://t.co/EXB96j01ba https://t.co/ePbrjGPRsu

Jan 5, 2023 · 1,297 followers View post →
Benny Prawira Siauw
@bennysiauw89 · X

@baspraab Kalo emang stigma efektif buat ngurangin penyalahgunaan zat atau ngedorong mereka ke pengobatan atau ada outcome baik lainnya, silakan bawakan buktinya yah. https://t.co/t5JkWzL2kU https://t.co/xPGQ8Zx2ZR

Jan 13, 2022 · 1 like · 30,929 followers View post →
Prison_Health
@Prison_Health · X

Stigma: how it affects the substance use disorder patient https://t.co/4JqasqIf1m MT @BioMedCentral #SUD #PWUD #PWID #IDU https://t.co/14VrlXeqr3

Aug 30, 2020 · 19,213 followers View post →
Prison_Health
@Prison_Health · X

Stigma: how it affects the substance use disorder patient https://t.co/4JqasqIf1m MT @BioMedCentral #SUD #PWUD #PWID #IDU https://t.co/YCde8zAvUG

Aug 19, 2020 · 1 like · 19,213 followers View post →
STIGMABASE
@stigmabase · X

RT @stigmabase: Fighting Stigma — Stigma: how it affects the substance use disorder patient: The stigma surrounding individuals who have su…

Jul 30, 2020 · 1 share · 1,125 followers View post →
STIGMABASE
@stigmabase · X

Fighting Stigma — Stigma: how it affects the substance use disorder patient: The stigma surrounding individuals who have substance use disorders is a pervasive phenomenon that has had detrimental effects on treatment ... https://t.co/nciAcpSv7s

Jul 29, 2020 · 1 share · 1,125 followers View post →