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Addiction specialists are seeking to change the words we use to describe addictive behaviors, as they’ve learned the wrong language creates stigma and drives people away from treatment. Experts discuss the problem and solutions.

Guest Information:

  • Dr. George Koob, Director, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
  • Dr. Nora Volkow, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse, National Institutes of Health
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