Stigma Drug and Addiction Use

Format
Book
Publication Date
Published by / Citation
RIOD
Original Language

Spanish

Country
Spain
Keywords
Estigma Adicciones

Stigma Drug and Addiction Use

The stigma associated with drug use and addictive behaviors affects in a transverse way in people's lives, making an impact on physical and mental health, the ability to find and maintain a job, to find and maintain a home, in their relationships social and self-concept. On the other hand, the stigma delays the search for adequate treatment and is in itself a barrier to access and stay in treatments.