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Language towards those with
substance use disorder is a crucial part of their recovery process. The words and
phrases we use frame the public perception on addiction and recovery, affecting
how individuals see themselves and their ability to change. How we address
those with substance use disorder can, intentionally or unintentionally, propel
stigma and create a mark of disgrace, dishonor and segregates the individual
from believing they can defeat their addiction.
Stigma decreases when the public
perceives individuals with addiction as not being responsible for causing
his/her problem and that they are unable to control it. Did you know that those
with substance use disorder are perceived more negatively than those with psychiatric
disabilities, although both are considered brain chemistry disorders?
By understanding that 50% of the
cause of addiction is genetics, and the rest is caused by the effects from the
substances on the nervous system, leading to changes in brain chemistry and
function that are impaired from use without the substance being present. Addiction
is technically a chronic brain disorder and while individuals affected can recover,
they need to have the utmost willpower to do so. Utilizing positive reinforcement
and language helps that recovery process initiate, especially coming from
doctors, family members, and counselors.
The accurate and clinical
terminology for someone battling addiction is a “Substance Use Disorder Patient”.
Some terms that can be perceived negatively are: “drug addict”, “abuser”, “junkie”,
“dope sick”, “substance abuser”.
Specifically, the use of language
towards someone with substance use disorder should include the following:
- It should respect the dignity and worth of the
individual
- Language should avoid negative stereotypes through
slang use
- Promote the recovery process
- Focus on the clinical nature of treatment and
the disorder
Why are words so important?
In 2015, around 20.8 million Americans
had an alcohol or drug use disorder. Additionally, 27.1 million people reported
illicit drug use in the past month. However, 89% of those individuals estimated
needed treatment did not receive any treatment services. While we cannot say
this is due to stigma, if you were labeled a certain way by admitting to having
an issue, would you seek out help?
It’s not on the same wavelength but
think back to elementary school and the kids wearing glasses. If they were
called “four eyes” on a consistent basis, did those kids choose to sit up close
in class and not utilize their glasses as much? Sure they did, they didn’t want
to face the stigma of not being considered “normal” by their peers.
We can work together to strike out stigma, and it starts with acceptance that addiction is not a choice. #StrikeOutStigma
Sources:
Botticelli, Michael. (2017). Changing Federal Terminology Regrading Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
Broyles, LM. (2014). Confronting inadvertent stigma and pejorative language in addiction scholarship: a recognition and response.
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Language towards those with
substance use disorder is a crucial part of their recovery process. The words and
phrases we use frame the public perception on addiction and recovery, affecting
how individuals see themselves and their ability to change. How we address
those with substance use disorder can, intentionally or unintentionally, propel
stigma and create a mark of disgrace, dishonor and segregates the individual
from believing they can defeat their addiction.
Stigma decreases when the public
perceives individuals with addiction as not being responsible for causing
his/her problem and that they are unable to control it. Did you know that those
with substance use disorder are perceived more negatively than those with psychiatric
disabilities, although both are considered brain chemistry disorders?
By understanding that 50% of the
cause of addiction is genetics, and the rest is caused by the effects from the
substances on the nervous system, leading to changes in brain chemistry and
function that are impaired from use without the substance being present. Addiction
is technically a chronic brain disorder and while individuals affected can recover,
they need to have the utmost willpower to do so. Utilizing positive reinforcement
and language helps that recovery process initiate, especially coming from
doctors, family members, and counselors.
The accurate and clinical
terminology for someone battling addiction is a “Substance Use Disorder Patient”.
Some terms that can be perceived negatively are: “drug addict”, “abuser”, “junkie”,
“dope sick”, “substance abuser”.
Specifically, the use of language
towards someone with substance use disorder should include the following:
- It should respect the dignity and worth of the
individual
- Language should avoid negative stereotypes through
slang use
- Promote the recovery process
- Focus on the clinical nature of treatment and
the disorder
Why are words so important?
In 2015, around 20.8 million Americans
had an alcohol or drug use disorder. Additionally, 27.1 million people reported
illicit drug use in the past month. However, 89% of those individuals estimated
needed treatment did not receive any treatment services. While we cannot say
this is due to stigma, if you were labeled a certain way by admitting to having
an issue, would you seek out help?
It’s not on the same wavelength but
think back to elementary school and the kids wearing glasses. If they were
called “four eyes” on a consistent basis, did those kids choose to sit up close
in class and not utilize their glasses as much? Sure they did, they didn’t want
to face the stigma of not being considered “normal” by their peers.
We can work together to strike out stigma, and it starts with acceptance that addiction is not a choice. #StrikeOutStigma
Sources:
Botticelli, Michael. (2017). Changing Federal Terminology Regrading Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
Broyles, LM. (2014). Confronting inadvertent stigma and pejorative language in addiction scholarship: a recognition and response.
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substance use disorder is a crucial part of their recovery process. The words and
phrases we use frame the public perception on addiction and recovery, affecting
how individuals see themselves and their ability to change. How we address
those with substance use disorder can, intentionally or unintentionally, propel
stigma and create a mark of disgrace, dishonor and segregates the individual
from believing they can defeat their addiction.
Stigma decreases when the public
perceives individuals with addiction as not being responsible for causing
his/her problem and that they are unable to control it. Did you know that those
with substance use disorder are perceived more negatively than those with psychiatric
disabilities, although both are considered brain chemistry disorders?
By understanding that 50% of the
cause of addiction is genetics, and the rest is caused by the effects from the
substances on the nervous system, leading to changes in brain chemistry and
function that are impaired from use without the substance being present. Addiction
is technically a chronic brain disorder and while individuals affected can recover,
they need to have the utmost willpower to do so. Utilizing positive reinforcement
and language helps that recovery process initiate, especially coming from
doctors, family members, and counselors.
The accurate and clinical
terminology for someone battling addiction is a “Substance Use Disorder Patient”.
Some terms that can be perceived negatively are: “drug addict”, “abuser”, “junkie”,
“dope sick”, “substance abuser”.
Specifically, the use of language
towards someone with substance use disorder should include the following:
- It should respect the dignity and worth of the
individual
- Language should avoid negative stereotypes through
slang use
- Promote the recovery process
- Focus on the clinical nature of treatment and
the disorder
Why are words so important?
In 2015, around 20.8 million Americans
had an alcohol or drug use disorder. Additionally, 27.1 million people reported
illicit drug use in the past month. However, 89% of those individuals estimated
needed treatment did not receive any treatment services. While we cannot say
this is due to stigma, if you were labeled a certain way by admitting to having
an issue, would you seek out help?
It’s not on the same wavelength but
think back to elementary school and the kids wearing glasses. If they were
called “four eyes” on a consistent basis, did those kids choose to sit up close
in class and not utilize their glasses as much? Sure they did, they didn’t want
to face the stigma of not being considered “normal” by their peers.
We can work together to strike out stigma, and it starts with acceptance that addiction is not a choice. #StrikeOutStigma
Sources:
Botticelli, Michael. (2017). Changing Federal Terminology Regrading Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders
Broyles, LM. (2014). Confronting inadvertent stigma and pejorative language in addiction scholarship: a recognition and response.
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