In this Academic Minute podcast clip, Associate Professor of Education, Kevin Doyle argues that our society needs to change the way we look at addiction, and those with substance abuse disorders. A positive side effect to considering those with substance use disorders as having medical conditions rather than as considering them as criminals- is that those with substance abuse disorders will get the full help they need instead of trying to cure themselves in isolation due to stigma.

2min 30sec

Kevin Doyle, Longwood University - Substance Abuse Disorders