CONNECTION
*A Note on Language
We honor these stories by not adjusting the language people used to convey them as participants are sharing their own experiences. 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 when discussion addiction. Not doing so leads to worse outcomes and experiences. Please review this NIDA page on person-first language for preferred terms to use when talking to and about people who use drugs.
"You can do it": How hope, belief, and encouragement can make the difference.
Interactions with the healthcare system can perpetuate stigma or be opportunities to foster hope and shared humanity. Your 1:1 connection with someone can make a difference.
And it's because there have been doctors, nurses, workers who have told me, 'Yes, you can.'
- Mary, Community Health Worker
