Addiction Language Guide - Shatterproof
and local communities) most critical to reducing addiction stigma in this country. Every organization has a role to play in changing their language and how people discuss substance use disorders in their communities. Alternatively, some people with SUDs and those in recovery may identify with words that research deems stigmatizing.
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