Original research
by
Broman, Michael J. et al
Release Date
2022
Geography
USA
Language of Resource
English
Full Text Available
No
Open Access / OK to Reproduce
No
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Objective
Little is known about the relationships between stigma, shame, and social support for methadone treatment clients in rural and small urban communities. This study examines these relationships among such clients at an opioid treatment program (OTP) in Michigan.
Findings/Key points
Male gender was inversely associated with general social support. Opioid use-related shame and experiencing treatment-related stigma were inversely associated with general social support and friend support.
Design/methods
Web-based survey (n=267)
Keywords
About PWUD
Barriers and enablers
Rural/remote
Small/medium cities
Substitution/OAT
Social benefits
Stigma
