Journalists hold a large sway over public opinion in their communities. Reporting that perpetuates stigma can result in various, life-threatening barriers for people who use drugs, have a substance use disorder, or are in recovery. The panelists will discuss the ways we can respond and overcome that stigma, starting with improving the ways journalists report on addiction.

Panel featured: Carlos Blano, Director Division of Epidemiology, Services, and Prevention Research at NIDA; Caity Coyne, Health Reporter at the Charleston Gazette-Mail; Laura Lander, Associate Professor Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University; Abby Spears, Outreach and Policy Coordinator at River Valley Organizing.

This event aired Monday, September 13th at 7pEST