NPR, WBUR 90.9 ‘Here & Now,’ August 2, 2017
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NPR, WBUR 90.9 ‘Here & Now,’ August 2, 2017
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With addiction such a prominent problem, experts say it’s time to use words that don’t carry judgment. Studies show that saying “addiction” instead of “substance abuse,” and “person with substance abuse disorder” instead of “junkie,” affects the treatment patients receive, as well as public policy.
Michael Botticelli was director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under former President Obama when he issued a memorandum specifying how federal agencies should refer to addiction…
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With addiction such a prominent problem, experts say it’s time to use words that don’t carry judgment. Studies show that saying “addiction” instead of “substance abuse,” and “person with substance abuse disorder” instead of “junkie,” affects the treatment patients receive, as well as public policy.
Michael Botticelli was director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under former President Obama when he issued a memorandum specifying how federal agencies should refer to addiction…
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With addiction such a prominent problem, experts say it’s time to use words that don’t carry judgment. Studies show that saying “addiction” instead of “substance abuse,” and “person with substance abuse disorder” instead of “junkie,” affects the treatment patients receive, as well as public policy.
Michael Botticelli was director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy under former President Obama when he issued a memorandum specifying how federal agencies should refer to addiction…
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