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Is the Term 'Marijuana' Racist?

Published: 03/02/2021
Deena MurphyAdvanced Implementation Specialist (AIS)Opioid Response Network STR-TA Consortium Being culturally responsive means paying attention to language and ensuring we use person-centered language around substance use. So, when the ATTC Network Coordinating Office repeatedly heard commentary that the term “marijuana” was racist and we needed to replace it with cannabis, we quickly scanned any available […]
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