• Analyze personal experiences that influence their perceptions and attitudes.
• Create a safe starting point to begin unpacking their cognitive biases surrounding drug use and drug users.
• Describe the impact of Stigma on patient experience and outcomes.
• Explain the history and origin of stigma in regards to substance abuse disorders.
• Identify reasons behind substance use & chemical changes in the brain that result in addiction.
• Recognize their role as professionals and its impact on this population.

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