How Changing Language Could Help in the Fight Against Opioids
This video clip from the CBC’s The National reports on an alternate way of looking at addiction as a disease, rather than a choice. It encourages the viewer to consider the language used when referring to substance abuse disorders and how language can either help or hinder users from getting the help they deserve. The interview includes two people with substance use disorder who provide insight into their shame and struggles.
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- Health Education > Grade 9 > Understanding, Skills, and Confidences
- Health Education > Grade 9 > USC9.6
- Psychology > Level 30 > P30.4
- Psychology > Level 30 > P30.5
- Psychology > Level 30 > P30.9
- Psychology > Level 30 > P30.10
- Psychology > Level 20 > P20.6
- Psychology > Level 20 > P20.7
- Psychology > Level 20 > P20.9
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