Publication Date
2017-08-03
Document Type
Presentation
Contract Cycle
2016-2021
Disciplines
Health Communication | Health Services Administration | Information Literacy | Medicine and Health Sciences | Public Health Education and Promotion | Substance Abuse and Addiction
Abstract
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.
Keywords
addiction, terminology, stigma, opioid epidemic, substance use disorder
Rights and Permissions
Copyright The Author.
DOI of Published Version
10.13028/gd2h-4y41
Journal/Book/Conference Title
National Network of Libraries of Medicine New England Region (NNLM NER) Repository
Repository Citation
Saitz, Richard, "Misperceptions and the Misused Language of Addiction: Words Matter" (2017). National Network of Libraries of Medicine New England Region (NNLM NER) Repository. 48.
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/ner/48
Addiction Resources from NLM
Additional Info for Misperceptions webinar.pdf (769 kB)
Background information for the webinar
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Health Communication Commons, Health Services Administration Commons, Information Literacy Commons, Public Health Education and Promotion Commons, Substance Abuse and Addiction Commons
Comments
First in a series of 4 one-hour webinars on topics related to substance use disorders.