Can changing clinic policies and training doctors reduce stigma around addiction?
NCT ID NCT06200012
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether combining a policy change with professional training can reduce stigma toward substance use in mental health clinics. Twelve providers from two sites participated. The goal was to see if the combined approach improves how often substance use is addressed and how many patients start medication for opioid or alcohol use disorders.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Multi-level stigma reduction intervention (educational training plus policy change)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward effective ways to reduce stigma and improve access to substance use treatment in mental health clinics.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 12 providers, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral and policy-based, so effects may be modest or hard to sustain.
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Locations
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LifeStance Health
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87106, United States