Misperceptions and the Misused Language of Addiction: Words Matter
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PresentationPublication Date
2017-08-03Keywords
addictionterminology
stigma
opioid epidemic
substance use disorder
Health Communication
Health Services Administration
Information Literacy
Medicine and Health Sciences
Public Health Education and PromotionSubstance Abuse and Addiction
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Despite recognition of addiction as a health condition, terminology used in both layperson and scientific publications is often inaccurate and stigmatizing. National and international efforts are now afoot to encourage the use of terminology that can improve accuracy, reduce stigma, and even improve care. Dr. Richard Saitz from the Boston University School of Public Health will discuss the rationale for terms that should and should not be preferred.DOI
10.13028/gd2h-4y41Permanent Link to this Item
http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14038/37515Notes
First in a series of 4 one-hour webinars on topics related to substance use disorders.