Thursday, December 8, 2022 | The Latest Research, Commentary, And News From Health Affairs
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Stigma itself is a powerful social determinant of health and has been demonstrated to worsen physical health outcomes and social well-being and to reduce educational achievements and income levels among people who experience stigma.
Laws are a particularly powerful mediator for structural stigma, as illustrated in this brief through the example of stigma related to people with substance use disorder (SUD).
The legal domains in which stigma against people with SUD is most prevalent include employment law,
legal findings, and nuisance law.
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