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SUD Stigma
Substance Use Disorder Survey
1.
How familiar are you with Substance Use Disorder (SUD)?
Extremely familiar
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not so familiar
Not at all familiar
2.
Do you have lived experience with substance use disorder?
Yes, myself
Yes, others
No
Unsure
3.
In your opinion, are people with SUD treated unfairly because of societal stigma?
Yes
No
Unsure
4.
How often do you encounter negative attitudes or assumptions about individuals with SUD in your personal or professional life?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5.
Have you ever experienced or seen stigmatizing behaviors toward individuals with SUD from any of the following professions (select all that apply)?
Healthcare Professional (Nurse, doctor, therapist, emergency responder, etc.)
Law Enforcement (Police officer, corrections officer, court official, etc.)
Faith Leader (Priest, pastor, rabbi, etc.)
Educator (Teacher, professor, dean, principal, etc.)
Public Servant (Social Worker, etc.)
Elected Official (mayor, governor, president, etc.)
No
Other (please specify)
6.
In your opinion, how much of a barrier is stigma to individuals with SUD seeking and/or receiving services?
A great deal
A lot
A moderate amount
A little
None at all
7.
Do you think individuals with SUD are unfairly blamed for their condition?
Yes
No
Maybe
8.
In your opinion are women with children or pregnant women with SUD regarded worse than individuals suffering from SUD without children?
Yes
No
Maybe
9.
How comfortable would you feel living or working alongside a person recovering from SUD?
A great deal
A lot
A moderate amount
A little
None at all
10.
Do you think there is stigma associated with use of medications for the treatment of SUD?
Yes
No
Maybe
11.
In your opinion, should medications be used to treat SUD?
Yes, in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Yes, but only in inpatient settings
Depends on the individual's situation
No
Unsure
12.
To what extend do you believe that media portrayals (TV, news media, social media, etc.) of individuals with SUD contribute to negative attitudes towards individuals suffering from SUD?
A great deal
A lot
A moderate amount
A little
None at all
13.
If you encountered a person with substance use disorder, would you be more likely to offer help if you knew they were actively working toward recovery?
Yes
No
Depends on the individual's situation
14.
Are you aware of any education or awareness campaigns focused on reducing stigma regarding individuals with SUD?
Yes
No
Unsure
15.
In your opinion, should there be more education or awareness campaigns to reduce stigma regarding individuals with SUD?
Yes
No
Maybe
16.
How would you describe yourself? Please select all that apply.
White
Black/African American
Asian/Pacific-Islander
Latino/Latina
Native American/Indigenous
Male
Female
Intersex
LGBTQIA+
Homeowner
Renter
Unhoused
Justive-Involved
Not Justive-Involved
Employed
Unemployed
Prefer Not to Answer
Other (please specify)
17.
If you previously selected employed, which of the following best describes your occupation?
Healthcare Professional (Nurse, doctor, therapist, emergency responder, etc.)
Law Enforcement (Police officer, corrections officer, court official, etc.)
Faith Leader (Priest, pastor, rabbi, etc.)
Educator (Teacher, professor, dean, etc.)
Social Services Provider (Social worker, etc.)
Elected/Public Official
Not employed
Other (please specify)
18.
In your opinion, which of the following groups are at a higher risk of developing SUD? Please select all that apply.
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Male
Female
Intersex
LGBTQIA+
Employed
Unemployed
Homeowner/Renter
Unhoused
Lower Class
Middle Class
Upper Class
High School Education
College Education
No college or high school education
Justice-Involved
Not Justive- Involved
Teen
Young Adult
Adult
Elderly
Family history of SUD
Other (please specify)
None of the above
