Abstract

Decreasing stigma levels is critical for improving treatment access and outcomes for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD). This research evaluated the effectiveness of an educational session for students in criminal justice and psychology on the science of drug addiction and naloxone use in improving attitudes toward addiction, comfort using naloxone, and reducing stigma. Students attended a three-hour session that included education about SUD and treatment, speakers in recovery, and naloxone training. Post-educational intervention surveys revealed greater acceptance of the disease model of addiction, knowledge, and comfort using naloxone and reduced stigma. Educating students before they enter mental health and criminal justice professions could help increase addiction knowledge and reduce stigma among these professional groups.

摘要

降低耻辱程度对于改善药物使用障碍 (SUD) 患者的治疗机会和结果至关重要。这项研究评估了刑事司法和心理学学生关于毒瘾和纳洛酮使用科学的教育课程在改善对成瘾的态度、舒适地使用纳洛酮和减少耻辱方面的有效性。学生们参加了一个三小时的课程，其中包括有关 SUD 和治疗的教育、康复演讲以及纳洛酮培训。教育后干预调查显示，人们更加接受纳洛酮成瘾、知识和舒适的疾病模型，并减少了耻辱感。在学生进入心理健康和刑事司法专业之前对他们进行教育可以帮助增加成瘾知识并减少这些专业群体的耻辱。