‘Addiction and the media: Stigmatizing language and best practices’ virtual meeting to be held May 17, registration required
The HEALing Communities Study Learning Collaborative at the University of Kentucky is offering a virtual session titled “Addiction and the media: Stigmatizing language and best practices” at 11 a.m. ET May 17.
The event is open to journalists, journalism students, community members, health-care professionals and interested coalition members, but requires registration. Click here to register.
The featured speaker will be Carol Krause, senior advisor consultant to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institutes of Health.
The panelists will discuss best practices in reporting on addiction and the media’s response to reducing stigma.
One continuing education credit will be offered for registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, pharmacists, physicians, social workers and licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors who attend.