A better way to say that: Stigmatizing language affects how we treat addiction

https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/a-better-way-to-say-that-stigmatizing-language-affects-how-we-treat-addiction?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery Substance use disorders (SUDs) are chronic, treatable conditions that people can recover from, but stigma around them makes it hard to seek treatment. SUDs are very common and can affect anyone, but the disorders are often misunderstood. In 2023, an estimated 16% of people with SUDs reported that they did not seek treatment because they worried about what their community would think. Stigma refers to negative attitudes about people based on their