“…Other times, persons with OUD are aware of methadone but may delay treatment because of stigma from providers and others ( Woo et al., 2017 ). Furthermore, people taking MOUD may be encouraged to discontinue treatment by abstinence-oriented treatment professionals and healthcare providers ( Madden, 2019 ; Wood et al., 2022 ; Woods and Joseph, 2015 ). Stigma toward MOUD has also been linked with denial of other needed medical services ( Earnshaw et al., 2013 ; Madden, 2019 ; Woods and Joseph, 2015 ; Woo et al., 2017 ).…”