*A Note on Language
We honor the experiences of participants with lived/living experience by not changing the language people used in these videos. However, some of the videos contain language that can perpetuate stigma toward people with substance use disorders. As healthcare workers, we should use person-first language to reduce stigma and bias. Not doing so leads to worse outcomes and experiences. Please review this NIDA page on person-first language for preferred terms to use when communicating both verbally and in charts.
Nurses are first-responders to addiction treatment in the hospital
Addiction medicine is constantly evolving, requiring healthcare workers to incorporate new care models to curb our overdose crisis. Nurses play a vital role in ensuring these patients receive the right care during their stay. ACT's Nurse Liaison Program trains nurses to be addiction champions, expanding addiction care capacity through our hospital. Through didactics and on-the-ward training and continuing education, the program empowers nurses. Learn more about the Nurse Liaisons (hyperlink).
