“… 45 More specifically, participants across various studies reported compounded effects on treatment decisions of being both substance users and older, 57 , 67 a member of a racial or ethnic minority, 8 , 50 , 59 , 64 , 68 , 69 HIV-positive, 61 dually diagnosed with depression, 11 or female. 6 , 30 , 37 , 50 , 54 , 56 , 64 , 70 – 74 Females in several studies had a number of additional stigmas, including that of being pregnant, 54 incarcerated, 72 or black. 74 Stigmas were particularly influential on women when their substance use and/or usage of treatment services had implications for child-custody arrangements.…”