Dehumanizing portrayals of drug users in the media worsen stigma and discrimination, study finds
Media misrepresentations of people who use illegal drugs contribute to their dehumanization and the perpetuation of harmful policies and health outcomes, according to new research published in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Research suggests that a move away from the concept that drug users are poor, uneducated, and likely of color would … Read more
