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Webinar: Stigma, drugs, and policy: How language drives change

Language matters when it comes to treating substance use disorders (SUD). Stigma has been proven to have a negative impact on health outcomes, not only leading many individuals with SUD to not seek treatment, but also influencing how health professionals treat their patients. Using non-stigmatizing, person-centered, and recovery-oriented language can help providers facilitate engagement in treatment for individuals with SUD. This webinar will explore the ever-evolving landscape of language around SUD and discuss strategies for healthcare providers and allied health professionals to address stigma within your practice.

Educational Objectives:
• Discuss the importance of language in treating substance use disorders (SUD)
• Review the history and context of changing language around SUD
• Examine the evidence demonstrating the impact of stigmatizing language on the provision, quality and allocation of resources for SUD care
• Identify strategies for addressing stigma in policy and practice settings

Questions? Contact KC Wu at KCW@TheNationalCouncil.org

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Funding for this initiative was made possible (in part) by grant no. 1H79TI081968 from SAMHSA. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

Date and Time: 
July 9, 2020 - 11:00am to March 29, 2024 - 7:49am
Location: 
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