Investigating experiences of stigma and its impact on substance use recovery among residents of recovery residences in the United States: A scoping review protocol. BSGH 020

• Published in: PloS one Vol. 19; no. 12; p. e0309872
• Main Authors: Abu-Ba’are, Gamji Rabiu, Hogarty, Sahil, Shamrock, Osman Wumpini, Russell, Holly, Manchisi, Kate, Smith, Van, Mericle, Amy
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Public Library of Science 02.12.2024; Public Library of Science (PLoS)
• Subjects: Analysis; Biology and Life Sciences; Care and treatment; Diagnosis; Drug overdose; Drug use; Earth Sciences; Human subjects; Humans; Medicine and Health Sciences; Mental health; Peers; People and Places; Prescription drugs; Qualitative analysis; Recovery; Research and Analysis Methods; Science Policy; Scoping Reviews As Topic; Secrecy aspects; Social aspects; Social Sciences; Social Stigma; Stigma; Stigma (Social psychology); Study Protocol; Substance abuse; Substance abuse treatment; Substance use; Substance-Related Disorders - psychology; Substance-Related Disorders - rehabilitation; United States; United States; United States > US
• ISSN: 1932-6203; 1932-6203
• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0309872

The objective of this scoping review is to systematically review the literature on stigma experienced by residents in recovery residences and its impact on substance use recovery outcomes. The review will use the PRISMA-ScR framework to identify studies focused on stigma and recovery in recovery residences published in English within the United States since 2000, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies. Data will be extracted and analyzed thematically to identify gaps in the literature and inform future research and policy development. Preliminary findings suggest that stigma, including labeling and discrimination, significantly hinders recovery by promoting secrecy and withdrawal among residents. Proximity to recovery residences has been shown to reduce community stigma, indicating the potential for better integration and acceptance. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of stigma in recovery residences, its effects on substance use recovery, and recommendations for creating supportive recovery environments. The significance of this study lies in its potential to inform policy, practice, and research, highlighting the need for stigma reduction to improve recovery outcomes in recovery residences. By addressing gaps in the literature, the findings will contribute to developing more effective interventions and supportive environments for individuals recovering from substance use.