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Let’s Talk New Mexico, 9/29 8a: after has found people with substance use disorders suffer from some of the highest rates of stigma of any mental health disorder, and the discrimination that comes along with that stigma can lead to loss of , , , , and much , including .

People dealing with addiction, even those in recovery, face more, and than traditional patients. Therefore, easy access to healthcare is vital for them to lead a productive, happy life. But some people with substance use disorders because of internalized stigma, and even when they do seek treatment, they contend with , and some doctors will , shuffling them to different departments, for example.

On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll discuss in medical settings. What’s the source of the problem, and are there any solutions? And we want to hear from you! Have you or a loved one faced discrimination for past or current substance use? Are you a medical professional who has seen this happen? Email us at LetsTalk@kunm.org or call in live during the show at (505) 277-5866, Thursday morning at 8.

Guests

Catherine, in treatment for Substance Use Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety

Dr. Leslie Hayes, Family and Addiction Medicine,, Española, New Mexico

Dr. Snehal Bhatt, Chief of Addiction Psychiatry, (ASAP) and ,

Teresa Carr, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Clinical Director,

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