The Disease Process and Addressing Substance Use Disorders-SUDS: STIGMA, LANGUAGE AND MISCONCEPTIONS

SUDS: STIGMA, LANGUAGE AND MISCONCEPTIONS - Part 1

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Video Summary

In this video, Chief Justice Tina Nadeau of the New Hampshire Superior Court discusses the importance of understanding addiction and addressing it in courtrooms. Dr. Brian Fuehrlein then speaks about stigma, language, and misconceptions surrounding substance use disorders. He explains that addiction is a disease that affects the brain's reward system, causing individuals to prioritize obtaining the substance they are addicted to over everything else in their lives. He emphasizes the need for treatment and peer support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous to help individuals recover and avoid relapse. Dr. Fuehrlein also addresses the denial, promises, and excuses often seen in individuals with addiction. He concludes by emphasizing the need for professionals to recognize addiction as a disease and provide the necessary treatment and support. The video is part of the educational resources provided by the Opioid Response Network.

Keywords

addiction

courtrooms

substance use disorders

treatment

peer support groups

Opioid Response Network