This is an academic paper that describes the development of the Ability, Inspiration and Motivation (AIM) group, an alternative peer support group that aims to remove medication stigma from peer recovery. Given that many people on medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) feel stigmatized in 12 Step-based meetings, this alternative combines the strengths of peer support with evidence-based medication treatment.
Other peer support alternatives for people on MOUD include Medication-Assisted Recovery Anonymous (MARA).
Resource Type
Peer-reviewed Articles and Reports
Continuum of Care
Recovery
Response Approach
Educational
Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Peer-reviewed Article
Citation
Krawczyk, N., Negron, T., Nieto, M., Agus, D., Fingerhood, M.I. (2018). Overcoming medication stigma in peer recovery: A new paradigm. Substance Abuse, 39(4), 404-409.