The Co-Occurring Disorder Patient: Effects of Stigma, Perception of Care, and Treatment

Abstract

The topic of stigma as it relates to the mentally ill and chemically addicted population has recently become more prominent in clinician discussion than it has been in the past. Patient’s perception of care regarding this topic has also been amplified in discovering more information about stigma. This article will provide insight from a program evaluation that looks into the topics of perception of care, stigma, as well as implications for treatment.