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    [id] => 17731
    [paper_index] => 202510-01-024273
    [title] => STIGMA REDUCTION THROUGH NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
    [description] => 
    [author] => Mr. Santhoshkumar J, Dr. Sudha Bakthavachalam
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    [doi] => 
    [year] => 2025
    [month] => October
    [volume] => 11
    [issue] => 10
    [file] => fm/jpanel/upload/2025/October/202510-01-024273.pdf
    [abstract] =>  Substance abuse remains one of the most significant public health challenges worldwide, contributing to high morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Despite the availability of effective treatments, stigma continues to pose a major barrier to recovery by discouraging individuals from seeking help, diminishing self-esteem, and perpetuating social exclusion. Nurses, as frontline healthcare professionals, are uniquely positioned to mitigate stigma and foster supportive environments for individuals struggling with substance use disorders (SUDs). This article explores the multidimensional role of nursing in stigma reduction, emphasizing therapeutic communication, patient education, advocacy, and integration of evidence-based care practices. It discusses stigma at structural, social, and self-perception levels, alongside the psychological and physical consequences of discrimination. Further, it highlights specific nursing interventions, such as motivational interviewing, psychoeducation, harm reduction, and family engagement, which improve treatment adherence and recovery outcomes. The paper also considers ethical responsibilities, policy advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration in addressing stigma. By reframing substance abuse as a treatable condition rather than a moral failing, nurses can reshape societal attitudes and empower patients to pursue rehabilitation. In conclusion, reducing stigma through nursing interventions is essential for improving access, quality, and equity in substance abuse treatment, ultimately promoting holistic recovery and reintegration into society.
    [keywords] => Substance Abuse, Stigma Reduction, Nursing Interventions, Addiction, Recovery, Mental Health, Therapeutic Communication
    [doj] => 2025-10-04
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    [status] => 
    [award_status] => P
    [orderr] => 4
    [journal_id] => 1
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    [is_status] => 1
    [journalname] => EPRA International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research (IJMR)
    [short_code] => IJMR
    [eissn] =>  2455-3662 (Online)
    [pissn] => - --
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