Jeff Simone
Jeff Simone
Words Matter : Reviewing the NIDA's new recommendations on language for SUD's.
Words Matter : Reviewing the NIDA's new recommendations on language for SUD's.
Words Matter : Reviewing the NIDA's new recommendations on language for SUD's.
Friday 17th September 2021
Jeff Simone reviews NIDA's new language guidelines for SUDs and explores how words impact addiction stigma. Listen now.
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Jeff Simone
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Words and Recovery: NIDA's New Language Guidelines for SUDs
If you don't think that the stigma towards addicted people is alive and well within the healthcare world, you would be sorely mistaken.
Ever thought about how much the words we use can shape our perceptions? In this episode of 'Surviving Opioids - Beyond an Epidemic', Jeff Simone dives into a topic that's been stirring up conversations—how language influences stigma in addiction. Jeff reviews the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)'s updated guidelines on the language recommended for discussing substance use disorders (SUDs). Why is this important?
Because words like 'addict' carry heavy baggage and can perpetuate negative stereotypes, even if some people in recovery embrace them as part of their identity. Jeff breaks down why these changes are happening and how they can help reduce stigma and discrimination. You'll hear from folks who’ve experienced firsthand how powerful language can be, both positively and negatively. By shifting to person-first language, we can start to see people for who they are, not just their addiction.
If you're curious about the evolving landscape of addiction language or want to understand its real-world impact, this episode is a must-listen.