• Participants who engaged in the SHIELD training significantly improved subject matter knowledge that can help in handling substance use-related cases.

• The SHIELD training also significantly improved understanding of–and access to–key resources for successfully managing SU-related cases.

 

Over time, repeatedly handling cases involving people in active addiction takes a toll. This repeated exposure also skews perceptions and can engender bias. Our curriculum uses empirical data and real-world examples to effectively tackle stigma.