Journal article
“Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover”: A Qualitative Study of Methadone Patients’ Experiences of Stigma
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Despite its efficacy and widespread use, methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) continues to be widely stigmatized. Reducing the stigma surrounding MMT will help improve the accessibility, retention, and treatment outcomes in MMT.
METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 adults undergoing MMT. Thematic content analysis was used to identify overarching themes.
Authors
Woo J; Bhalerao A; Bawor M; Bhatt M; Dennis B; Mouravska N; Zielinski L; Samaan Z
Journal
Substance Use Research and Treatment, Vol. 11, ,
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
January 1, 2017
DOI
10.1177/1178221816685087
ISSN
2976-8357