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The way we communicate about addiction, its treatment, and treatment outcomes matters to individuals affected by addiction, their families, and communities.
Read MoreLanguage matters. The words we use to describe substance use disorder, people using drugs, and people in recovery has the potential to cause a significantly detrimental impact in a number…
Read MoreIncreasingly, seeking and providing support for relapse-prevention occurs in online environments and through mobile technologies. Communication in these environments may not only have an impact on relapse prevention through increasing…
Read MoreThis resource examines the role of language in perpetuating substance use disorder stigma, followed by tips for assessing when and how we may be using stigmatizing language, and steps for…
Read MorePresented at the National Association of Drug Court Professionals Conference in Anaheim, CA in June 2016
Read MoreStigma remains the biggest barrier to addiction treatment faced by patients. The terminology used to describe addiction has contributed to the stigma. Many derogatory, stigmatizing terms were championed throughout the…
Read MoreThis fact sheet was developed to educate individuals on the importance of language and on stigmatizing words that have the ability to demean or demoralize those in or seeking recovery.…
Read MoreThe language used to describe concepts, communities, and human beings is of the utmost importance. Stigmatizing and negative language used to describe individuals who use substances, have a substance use…
Read MoreDisplays current terminology and alternative terminology. The most respectful way of referring to people is as people.
Read MoreThe use of affirming language inspires hope and advances recovery.The ATTC Network uses affirming language to promote the promises of recovery by advancing evidence-based and culturally informed practices.
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