Risk factors for experiencing substance use-related employment stigma among emergency department patients at high risk of opioid overdose
Perceived substance use-related employment stigma was common among ED patients who use drugs, and men and those with a history of homelessness or addiction treatment may be particularly affected. Employers can diminish the harms of stigmatization by acknowledging those who struggle with addiction and changing hiring practices to reduce stigma.
Authors
- Ralph Welwean (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3019-0549)
- Laura C. Chambers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1802-6578)
- Francesca L. Beaudoin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0462-019X)
- Brandon D. L. Marshall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0134-7052)
Institutions
- Brown University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Harm Reduction Journal
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12954-025-01289-7
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Arnold Ventures