No outside sources. Just textbook chapter
Textbook link: https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/psychoactivesubstancesf22/part/chapter-8-stigma-people-with-substance-use-disorders/
1. Based on the chapter materials, what is person first language? What is medically accurate language? How can the use of person first and medically accurate language help reduce the stigma faced by people experiencing substance use disorders (SUDs)? Be sure to provide examples to support your answer.
2. Based on the chapter materials, what factors can increase the risk of developing a substance use disorder? What factors can help reduce those risks? Why is this knowledge important for combatting the stigma tied to SUDs?
3.What is the most significant thing you learned from this week’s course material with regard to stigma and people with SUDs that you did not already know? How has this knowledge impacted you and your understanding of substance use disorders and the need for societal change? What changes do you plan to make in the way you address these issues in your life, including with family and friends?