Ethic of the week: How to report on addiction

Best practices for responsible media portrayal of Substance use disorders (SUDs) and recovery.

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Reporting on addiction with empathy and accuracy is essential. Let’s raise awareness, not judgment.

Swipe to learn about language and visuals related best practices and recommendations to media when reporting on substance use disorders (SUDs) and recovery. 

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