Double Stigma
Numerous studies demonstrate the pervasive and persistent nature of stigma associated with addiction. This stigma is rooted in the belief that addiction is a personal choice, indicating moral weakness and a lack of control. When comparing men and women, women with substance use disorders face significantly higher levels of stigmatization within both the general community and professions, including medical professionals. Mothers, in particular, experience even greater stigmatization.
Although this problem is closely related to other societal conventions, such as traditional gender roles, its effect is foreseeable. The forum covers many stages of stigmatization of people with drug use, and barriers and challenges to recovery. These topics encompass the inadequacy of gender-sensitive addiction treatment and rehabilitation services, and insufficient collaboration between addiction services and complementary services (such as childcare and mental health). In addition, the stigma faced by key groups, such as immigrant women with addiction is also addressed.
