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Watch: Improving the Language and Coverage of Addiction

National Press Training - Understanding Addiction
Thank you to the reporters and outlets who attended our 49th Annual Conference and National Press Foundation training in 2018. Our purpose was to increase journalists' knowledge of complex issues surrounding the opioid epidemic in order to improve public understanding.
If you click on any module in the link below, you will find audio, text, slides, photos and selected 5-minute videos from each session.
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Words Matter
Terms to Use and Avoid When Talking About Addiction
This handout provided by NIDA offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-frst language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.
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