*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.
Take care of yourself so you can care for others. This isn't easy: how to take care of yourself when caring for patients.
Witnessing addiction and suffering can be overwhelming. To provide high-quality individualized care, you need strategies to manage your own emotions. Taking the time to breathe, connect with the patient, and talk through challenges with colleagues can help.
