Kulesza M Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
mirtazapine;,counseling service delivery ,Substance Abuse and Psychiatric Disorders,disability equity , long-term follow-up
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Kulesza M is currently working in Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA. also interested in different medical diseases and terminologies and also have keen interest in their treatment.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Kulesza M, Ramsey SE, Brown RA and Larimer ME
Stigma among Individuals with Substance Use Disorders: Does it Predict Substance Use, and Does it Diminish with Treatment?
Aims: Drug and alcohol use-related stigma affects employment, physical and mental health, and has been shown to be a barrier to seeking treatment. Thus, the need to address stigma in substance use disorders treatment has been noted in the clinical literature. We aimed to examine whether stigma is related to alcohol/substance use as well as whether treatment as usual for substance use disorders affects stigma, depressive symptoms, and quality of life.
Methods: Participants were individuals attending intensive out... view moreĀ»