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To evaluate self-stigma in individuals with substance use disorders and assess its impact on disability, social functioning, and occupational impairment.

August 16, 2026Journal of Substance Use

Self-stigma among individuals with substance use disorders: an exploratory study

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VPVaibhav PatilAll India Institute of Medical Sciences PSPooja ShakyaInstitute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences YBYatan Pal Singh BalharaAll India Institute of Medical Sciences

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Cross-sectional study reveals pervasive discrimination and positive correlations with disability among individuals with substance use disorders, highlighting the need for stigma-reduction...

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To evaluate self-stigma in individuals with substance use disorders and assess its impact on disability, social functioning, and occupational impairment.
Conducted a cross-sectional study evaluating 50 individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders (harmful use and dependence) according to ICD-10 criteria.
Administered a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC), and the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0).
At presentation, 86% of participants were not receiving treatment, and over 70% reported unfair treatment in at least one life domain, including from friends (82%), family (80%), neighbors (68%), and spouses (54%).
Perceived unfair treatment demonstrated a significant positive correlation with disability and duration of unemployment, alongside a negative correlation with years of education (p < 0.05).

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Patil et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8179cbf2fb91fc834ad30f https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2026.2715424

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August 16, 2026Journal of Substance Use

Self-stigma among individuals with substance use disorders: an exploratory study

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VPVaibhav PatilAll India Institute of Medical Sciences PSPooja ShakyaInstitute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences YBYatan Pal Singh BalharaAll India Institute of Medical Sciences

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Cross-sectional study reveals pervasive discrimination and positive correlations with disability among individuals with substance use disorders, highlighting the need for stigma-reduction...

Key Points

To evaluate self-stigma in individuals with substance use disorders and assess its impact on disability, social functioning, and occupational impairment.
Conducted a cross-sectional study evaluating 50 individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders (harmful use and dependence) according to ICD-10 criteria.
Administered a sociodemographic questionnaire, the Discrimination and Stigma Scale (DISC), and the WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0).
At presentation, 86% of participants were not receiving treatment, and over 70% reported unfair treatment in at least one life domain, including from friends (82%), family (80%), neighbors (68%), and spouses (54%).
Perceived unfair treatment demonstrated a significant positive correlation with disability and duration of unemployment, alongside a negative correlation with years of education (p < 0.05).

Cite This Study

Patil et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8179cbf2fb91fc834ad30f https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2026.2715424

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