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Explore the critical issue of stigma surrounding medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in this 90-minute webinar that examines why these life-saving treatments remain underutilized despite their proven effectiveness. Learn from experienced presenters Jess Williams, LCSW, MPH, and Cory Meutz, BS, CRS, CPS, who bring over fifteen years of combined expertise in substance use treatment, community organizing, and peer support services. Discover grassroots strategies including storytelling techniques, advocacy approaches, and community engagement methods designed to challenge widespread misconceptions about MOUD. Understand how stigma creates barriers to accessing evidence-based care and gain practical tools for promoting compassionate treatment approaches. Benefit from the unique perspectives of both a licensed clinical social worker with extensive research and therapeutic experience and a certified peer specialist who uses lived experience to inspire hope and support personalized recovery paths. Examine the intersection of harm reduction principles, community organizing, and faith-based approaches to recovery support, while learning how to effectively advocate for increased MOUD acceptance and accessibility in various healthcare and community settings.
