Little Bobby Boo
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- Jul 30, 2014
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This is a sad reminder that drugs can get to anyone. It is a mental health crisis, and will not be fixed until it is treated as one. We need to see more harm reduction measures put in place to help people stay alive.
Also, this is a good chance to share people-first language with everyone here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People-first_language
Using the term "addict" isn't the most sympathetic way to talk about someone who is/was battling addiction. People-first language will help break certain stigmas around things like addictions.
Also, this is a good chance to share people-first language with everyone here.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People-first_language
Using the term "addict" isn't the most sympathetic way to talk about someone who is/was battling addiction. People-first language will help break certain stigmas around things like addictions.