Perceptions of Substance Abuse on College Campuses: Proximity to the Problem, Stigma, and Health Promotion

Mackert, Michael; Mabry, Amanda; Hubbard, Katharine; Grahovac, Ivana; Steiker, Lori Holleran

doi:10.1080/1533256x.2014.936247

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“…Walsh and Foster warned against use of simplified campaign messaging that attempts to change attitudes through addressing a perceived knowledge-deficit, asserting that messages which encouraged the public to view SUDs as a health condition could reinforce the belief that SUDs only happen to certain people ( 30 ). Thus, ADPs should ensure that they specify the target audience for campaigns and that they take into account underlying reasons for stigmatising beliefs held by these audiences so that campaign resources can be targeted effectively and efficiently ( 31 ).…”

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How well do policymakers address stigma surrounding substance use disorders: lessons from a qualitative review of Scottish Alcohol and Drug Partnerships’ strategic plans

Falconer

Tang

2023

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundStigma is a significant barrier to the successful implementation of public health policies which aim to reduce harm from substance use disorders. Despite attention being given to stigma in the literature for at least a decade, evidence on what works to reduce it is limited and inconclusive. Without clear guidance, policymakers could be limited in their ability to develop evidence-informed strategies for reducing stigma. In response to a steep incline in drug-related deaths in Scotland since 1996, the Scottish Government has committed to tackling stigma in national drug policy. Scotland’s 31 Alcohol and Drug Partnerships are responsible for developing local strategies that aim to tackle harm from substance use disorders. This qualitative review explored how well these strategies respond to stigma and identified approaches mentioned that could have implicit implications for tackling stigma.MethodsThe strategic plans of Alcohol and Drug Partnerships across Scotland were identified and thematically analysed to identify key themes relating to stigma. Content of strategic plans was initially coded under a coding scheme of four broad categories: content that explicitly mentioned stigma; identity, status and power; deservedness of support; and attribution of responsibility for SUDs.ResultsTwenty-four strategic plans were identified and analysed, with four themes emerging: (1) limited clarity and consistency on how stigma will be directly tackled by ADPs; (2) recognition of the positive contribution that people with substance use disorders can make towards decisions about treatment and support; (3) diversion of people with substance use disorders away from the criminal justice system towards quality support underpinned by human rights; and (4) recognition of the complex determinants of substance use disorders and that everyone has a role to play.ConclusionAlcohol and Drug Partnerships acknowledged the importance of tackling stigma in their strategic plans but provide limited clarity on how this will be done. This review calls for the inclusion of more evidence-informed strategies for tackling stigma within the Scottish local policymaking context. This requires academic, policymaking and lived experience communities to collaborate to test and evaluate innovative responses to tackling in stigma to strengthen understanding of what works in which contexts.

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How well do policymakers address stigma surrounding substance use disorders: lessons from a qualitative review of Scottish Alcohol and Drug Partnerships’ strategic plans

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2023

Front. Public Health

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“…Collegiate recovery programs can have an impact on the culture of the surrounding campus. While stigma around substance misuse and use disorders is prominent, research shows that students with exposure to issues surrounding substance abuse and recovery hold fewer stigmatized beliefs (Mackert, Mabry, Hubbard, Grahovac, & Steiker, 2014).…”

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Effective Collegiate Recovery Campuses: Key Elements of Two Exemplars

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Salmeri

Steiker

2020

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“…More and more, students who are active in a collegiate recovery program such as UT's CSR had attended recovery high schools elsewhere, and several of them and others served as sponsors for teens in the Austin area [27][28][29]. The leadership team of University High School determined that the formal mentorship of UHS high school students by collegiate students at the UT Center for Students in Recovery could be a powerful innovation.…”

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Transforming Austin: Augmenting the System of Care for Adolescents in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders

LK¹

2015

J Alcohol Drug Depend

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Maintaining sobriety and a positive quality of life is a challenge for adults in recovery from addiction, but it is even more challenging for adolescents. Post-treatment resumption of substance-related problems for adolescents range from 60-90%. Adolescent recovery programs have struggled with the best mix of services to assure recovery stability and to promote healthy functioning and a positive quality of life. Although research is limited, evidence suggests that a continuum of care model that incorporates peer supports such as APGs (APG) to replace alcohol and drug-using peers is critical for successful recovery. If the model includes attendance at a high school designated for students in recovery, positive outcomes may be even greater. This article outlines the existing models of adolescent recovery support and provides a case study of the augmentation and development of services to adolescents and emerging adults who desire recovery in Austin, TX.

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Perceptions of Substance Abuse on College Campuses: Proximity to the Problem, Stigma, and Health Promotion

Cited by 7 publications

References 28 publications

How well do policymakers address stigma surrounding substance use disorders: lessons from a qualitative review of Scottish Alcohol and Drug Partnerships’ strategic plans

How well do policymakers address stigma surrounding substance use disorders: lessons from a qualitative review of Scottish Alcohol and Drug Partnerships’ strategic plans

Effective Collegiate Recovery Campuses: Key Elements of Two Exemplars

Transforming Austin: Augmenting the System of Care for Adolescents in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders

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