Fear of Stigma Mediates the Relationship between Internalized Stigma and Treatment-Seeking among Individuals with Substance Use Problems.

Madeline B Benz Korine B CabreraNora KlineLia S BishopKathleen Palm Reed

Published in: Substance use & misuse (2021)

Findings highlight the importance of fear of substance-related stigma as one mechanism by which internalized stigma may motivate individuals to seek treatment for substance use problems.

Keyphrases

mental health
mental illness
hiv aids
social support
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
antiretroviral therapy