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The Language of Addiction: Why words matter

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Published: October 10, 2021 by RHJ Producer

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

Links for more info:

  • Find Your Way to Alcohol Treatment | Navigator | NIAAA
  • Rethinking Drinking Homepage – NIAAA
  • Director’s Page
  • NIH > National Institute on Drug Abuse | Director’s Page
Program #: 21-41Segment Type: Feature StoriesTopics: Addiction| Alcohol Use and Abuse| Communication| Discrimination and Racism| Drug Use and Abuse| Language| Public Discourse| Stigma and Stereotypes| TreatmentsMedical Conditions: Addiction and Substance Use Disorder| Alcohol Use Disorder| Alcoholism| Substance AbuseGuests: Dr. George Koob| Dr. Nora VolkowInstitutions & Organizations: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)| National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)| National Institutes of Health (NIH)Host: Nancy BensonProducers: Jason Dickey| Polly Hansen
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Since 1992, Radio Health Journal has been bringing listeners useful, verifiable information they can trust and rely on in the fields of medicine, science & technology, research, and the intersection of health & public policy. Both Radio Health Journal and sister show Viewpoints Radio are AURN productions.

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  1. Hardin

    November 3, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    Informative article !
    Do read this article on alcohol and anxiety panic attacks : https://welevelupnj.com/addiction/inpatient-alcohol-rehab/

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  2. Duve Smith

    October 30, 2021 at 11:11 pm

    Nice article on addiction. Nice thought on changing language for addiction patients. Well said! Keep it up!

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