"Every change I've done is worth it": Black and Latine Patient Perspectives on Social Support and Methadone Stigma During the Recovery Journey.

Social support is instrumental for recovering from opioid use disorder (OUD); indeed, a lack of support is linked to symptom recurrence (i.e., "relapse") and poor outcomes. Various manifestations of stigma are known barriers to long-term recovery, serving to alienate and withdraw support from people most in need of care. This study aimed to expand the understanding of the lived experiences of Black and Latine patients in methadone treatment, with a particular focus on the role of social support. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with Black and Latine patients in two methadone clinics i