“I propose that if we want to help erase stigma, we choose to use the word recurrence rather than relapse. “Recurrence of substance use disorder” creates a more accurate connotation, one that is more consistent in the medical world.”
“The language we use is more important than we think. It’s not about being politically correct or being nice — it’s much bigger than that. Our language activates implicit cognitive scripts that give meaning to what we try to convey and communicate. That’s why we need a language that unifies the field and reflects more of the true nature and understanding of addiction that’s been uncovered in the last 30 years.”
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