The Power of Words: Changing the Language of Addiction
On January 9th, 2017, the White House released a “Memorandum to Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies”. The subject of the memorandum was “Changing Federal Terminology Regarding Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders”. Enclosed was a document entitled Changing the Language of Addiction. The memorandum was designed to guide federal agencies in the proper terminology…