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Do words matter when it comes to addiction? For many people, addiction is a condition that is not fully understood. It seems easy enough to tell a person struggling with alcohol use disorder to simply put down the glass and stop drinking. Yet, that doesn’t work, and it is not possible no matter how much they want to do so. Addiction is a complex, progressive disease that requires professional care, no different from heart disease or cancer. Yet, there is a lot of stigma around having it. That stigma, including words like “addiction,” is often enough to keep people from reaching out to get the help they need.<\/p>\n
At America’s Rehab Campuses, we want you to be fully aware that you have the right to get help quickly, and there is no stigma that you have to face when you reach out to our compassionate team.<\/p>\n
Most people talk about addiction in a very lax manner. They may use addiction in a way that causes a person to feel shame for having this condition. Many people joke about\u00a0having an addiction<\/a>\u00a0to something insignificant, such as a coffee drink or a specific performer. Yet, as a complicated disease, substance use disorder is not something to mock or lessen in terms of its severity and the impact that it has on a person’s life.<\/p>\n Stigma is a term that describes discrimination that is placed on a person, place, or even a country.\u00a0Substance use disorder<\/a>\u00a0stigma often revolves around inaccurate or unfounded thoughts. For example, some people may say that a person with a substance use disorder “isn’t capable of managing their treatment” or that their condition is “their own fault.”<\/p>\n A person that feels stigmatized for their substance use disorder may face a\u00a0number of challenges<\/a>:<\/p>\n Words can matter to a person who is using drugs and alcohol, especially when they are unable to stop doing so. Yet, there are steps that anyone can take to lessen this blow.<\/p>\n Take the time to think about what you say when you are talking to someone who has a substance use disorder. Even if you are unsure if they have a disorder, it helps to use words that are less offensive and may even be more supportive of their wellbeing.<\/p>\n Know what works to say and what not to say. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n The term “addiction” itself can seem stigmatizing to some people. The key to remember here is that it is how you phrase the word and what your meaning is. A person who has an addiction has a complex and chronic disease. The key is that they are not their addiction and that this is a disease, not just something they “do” because they want to.<\/p>\n A person that uses drugs and alcohol may need to get help for what is happening to them. They may need a supportive, helpful hand to get them to the next level of their care. You can provide that support to them. To do so, ask them what is happening and offer to support their efforts to get help. That may include helping them find treatment and listening when they talk about just how hard it is to stop.<\/p>\n America’s Rehab Campuses can help you, too. Our\u00a0medical detox<\/a>\u00a0and drug addiction treatment programs are readily available to help your loved one get the help they need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Is the Word Addiction Stigmatizing? Do words matter when it comes to addiction? For many people, addiction is a condition that is not fully understood. It seems easy enough to tell a person struggling with alcohol use disorder to simply put down the glass and stop drinking. Yet, that doesn’t work, and it is not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":7550,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Do words matter when it comes to addiction? For many people, addiction is a condition that is not fully understood. It seems easy enough to tell a person struggling with alcohol use disorder to simply put down the glass and stop drinking. Yet, that doesn't work, and it is not possible no matter how much they want to do so. Addiction is a complex, progressive disease that requires professional care, no different from heart disease or cancer. Yet, there is a lot of stigma around having it. That stigma, including words like \"addiction,\" is often enough to keep people from reaching out to get the help they need.<\/p> At America's Rehab Campuses, we want you to be fully aware that you have the right to get help quickly, and there is no stigma that you have to face when you reach out to our compassionate team.<\/p> Most people talk about addiction in a very lax manner. They may use addiction in a way that causes a person to feel shame for having this condition. Many people joke about\u00a0having an addiction<\/a>\u00a0to something insignificant, such as a coffee drink or a specific performer. Yet, as a complicated disease, substance use disorder is not something to mock or lessen in terms of its severity and the impact that it has on a person's life.<\/p> Stigma is a term that describes discrimination that is placed on a person, place, or even a country.\u00a0Substance use disorder<\/a>\u00a0stigma often revolves around inaccurate or unfounded thoughts. For example, some people may say that a person with a substance use disorder \"isn't capable of managing their treatment\" or that their condition is \"their own fault.\"<\/p>What is stigma?<\/h3>\n
Why does stigma matter?<\/h3>\n
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What You Can Do to Help Others<\/h2>\n
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Help Support Your Loved One Getting Help<\/h2>\n
<\/p>Is the Word Addiction Stigmatizing?<\/h1>
How Is Addiction Stigmatizing?<\/h2>
What is stigma?<\/h3>
Why does stigma matter?<\/h3>