The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines stigma as “a set of negative and often unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something… a mark of shame or discredit.” Borrowed from Latin, ...

Using appropriate language to describe mental illness and addiction can help to reduce stigma and improve how people with these conditions are treated in health care settings and throughout society.

When we published The Stigma of Addiction: An Essential Guide earlier this year, many were surprised to learn that it is one of the only books that focuses on stigma directed toward those with ...