La stigmatisation des usagers de drogues: une revue littéraire

La stigmatisation a un effet profond sur la vie des usagers de drogues. Des efforts doivent être faits pour diminuer les craintes exagérées associées aux usagers. Pour en savoir plus, en anglais, veuillez lire les informations ci-dessous.

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Stigmatizing attitudes towards problem drug users (PDUs) are common among the general public and non-specialist professionals. The impact on users is profound and represents a significant barrier to recovery. Reasons for this extreme stigmatization include negative reactions to injecting and widespread attributions concerning danger and blame. Advocacy and practice responses include challenging media language and stereotypes, encouraging public figures to speak out about their personal experiences, improved training for non-specialist staff and greater contact between PDUs and the public.

Stigmatization has a profound effect on PDUs’ lives and their chances of recovery. Efforts need to be made to diminish inflated fears about users and help people to understand that PDUs are not simply and solely ‘to blame’ for their condition.

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