Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is among the most stigmatized health conditions (Schomerus et al. 2010). Perceived alcohol stigma is described as individuals’ expectations that people will be subjected to discrimination and negative social evaluations based on their current or prior AUD status (Link et al. 1989; Glass et al. 2013a). For people with AUD, the awareness of broad social rejection and discrimination toward them may have detrimental consequences (Link and Phelan 2001; Schomerus et al. 2011; Glass et al. 2013a). Theories describe that psychosocial mechanisms associated with stigma (e.g., increased stress, decreased social support) (Link and Phelan 2001; Umberson and Montez 2010; Glass et al. 2013b) may result in adverse mental health outcomes, including psychiatric distress or disorder (Link et al. 1997; Luoma et al. 2010; Schomerus et al. 2011).
