How Our Words Affect Addiction?

Words have a lasting impact and once said they cannot be taken back. The whole societal framework is unimaginable in the absence of language. Usage of proper language and words results in a better collaboration and identification of issues.  Addressing the concerned in the right way also helps in the uplifting of self-esteem through and this can only be done through proper selection of language and words.

Addiction or substance abuse is a common problem that is faced by millions in the USA and other countries across the globe. Use of proper language and words for issues and terms that relate to addiction is necessary for having the desired impact towards eradication of the problem, treatment potency, and formulation and implementation of better public policies.

Importance of words in addiction

Studies reveal that addressing individuals affected by addiction with words such as “junkie” calls for a punitive and adverse response from them. Use of the word “substance abuser” also does not confirms to the real facet of the situation, which is the person being affected by a disease. Hence the use of the word “person with substance abuse disorder” is the right way to address anyone who has been affected by addiction. It shows that the person is actually engulfed by a disease, while the other words like “substance abuser” somewhat imply that the person is committing a crime by abusing drugs.

Words and treatment

We should understand that those addicted to drugs and intoxicants need care and affection as well. The treatment course for those suffering from the drug abuse disorder is more successful when it is empathetic towards the patients and does not compromise on their emotions and rights during the course and the treatment.

Words and policies

Public opinion may affect the public policies to a large extent. Use of words like “addict” and “junkie” is common in society. The public policies, as created and implemented by the State and Federal governments (which relate to health and other segments) can be made more considerate when we start to use the right words towards addiction. Categorizing addicts as “people without morals” is viewing the issue through a moral lens, and not a medical one. The drug abuse disorder is a kind of medical condition which significantly lowers the positive contributions a person can make to the society. This is so because of drug abuse disorder impacts both mental and physical health adversely.

Public policies should aim to bring back the addicted to societal main-fold as the condition is completely recoverable and treatable. We can generate a favorable policy response by choosing the right words for addressing addiction and addicted. 

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