Perceived discrimination in addiction recovery: Assessing the prevalence, nature, and correlates using a novel measure in a U.S. National sample.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems are among the most stigmatized conditions globally diminishing help-seeking due to fear of discrimination. Discrimination is common also among people already in AOD recovery, but little is known about the prevalence and nature of perceived discrimination. Greater knowledge would inform treatment and policy.

Method

Nationally representative cross-sectional sample of U.S. adults who reported resolving an AOD problem (final weighted sample n = 2002). Participants were asked, "Since resolving your problem with alcohol or drugs, how frequently have the following occurred because someone knew about your alcohol or drug history?".

Measures

Item response models yielded two types of discrimination: 1. Micro discrimination (perso

SUBMITTER: Vilsaint CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6980305 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature