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The Role of Misinformation and Stigma in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Uptake.
- Source :
- Substance Use & Misuse; 2022, Vol. 57 Issue 8, p1332-1336, 5p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Background: Deaths due to opioid overdose continue to rise in the United States. Despite availability of effective treatment for opioid use disorder, uptake is low among those who misuse opioids. Methods: This paper explores the role of misconception, stigma, and misinformation in influencing decisions to initiate medications for opioid use disorder among patients and providers. Conclusion: Misinformation about opioids has been prevalent among future healthcare providers and first responders as well as pharmaceutical companies, which may have implications for treatment. Among individuals with opioid use disorder, treatment uptake and adherence have been negatively affected by misconceptions about treatment efficacy and side effects, as well as stigma. We discuss the role of social media, education, and the community, in mitigating misinformation and addressing misconceptions about opioids and treatment options. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- SUBSTANCE abuse treatment
NARCOTICS
THERAPEUTICS
HEALTH education
TREATMENT programs
ATTITUDE (Psychology)
PSYCHOLOGY of drug abusers
PATIENT decision making
ATTITUDES of medical personnel
SOCIAL media
SOCIAL stigma
MEDICAL care use
PATIENTS' attitudes
MISINFORMATION
PHARMACEUTICAL industry
PATIENT compliance
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10826084
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Substance Use & Misuse
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 157176606
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2022.2079133