VIDEO: Words Matter – Addiction Terminology, Accuracy and Stigma

Words matter to Richard Saitz, M.D., who edits medical journals and publications for accuracy surrounding addiction terminology. In this talk, Dr. Saitz discusses substance use disorders as health conditions; how language promotes stigma and affects policy and care; and the emergence of accurate, non-stigmatizing terminology.

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VIDEO: 50 Years of Addiction Research and Policy – The Shifting Paradigm Towards Long-Term Recovery Management

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VIDEO: 25th Anniversary SMART Recovery USA Conference Presentation