Use FindTreatment.gov to locate state-licensed facilities. 3. Professional Reporting & Writing Guidelines
7.5 million people met the criteria for both AUD and DUD.
2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Releases
Words like "clean," "junkie," or "fell off the wagon" are discouraged as they imply moral judgment rather than recognizing addiction as a health issue.
Call or text 988 for immediate help with substance-related crises.
Current medical and journalistic standards emphasize reducing stigma by using person-first language.
Use FindTreatment.gov to locate state-licensed facilities. 3. Professional Reporting & Writing Guidelines
7.5 million people met the criteria for both AUD and DUD.
2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Releases
Words like "clean," "junkie," or "fell off the wagon" are discouraged as they imply moral judgment rather than recognizing addiction as a health issue.
Call or text 988 for immediate help with substance-related crises.
Current medical and journalistic standards emphasize reducing stigma by using person-first language.