When talking about issues of addiction, the language we use matters
In November 2016, the Office of the Surgeon General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released a report on the prevention, treatment and recovery of substance misuse and substance use disorders. The report, titled Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health , provides a comprehensive look at these critical issues affecting the lives of millions of people, their families and their communities. The report explores the neurobiology...