{"id":15427,"date":"2021-01-07T15:01:50","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T15:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/?p=15427"},"modified":"2021-01-07T15:01:50","modified_gmt":"2021-01-07T15:01:50","slug":"perspectives-on-substance-use-disorder-an-exercise-in-empathy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.temple.edu\/librarynews\/2021\/01\/07\/perspectives-on-substance-use-disorder-an-exercise-in-empathy\/","title":{"rendered":"Perspectives on substance use disorder: An exercise in empathy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guest post by Lauri Fennell, public health and social sciences librarian, and Vicky Nucci, alcohol and drug prevention coordinator at the Wellness Resource Center<\/p>\r\n

Self-reflection and assessing old patterns is common with the start of a new year. Often the New Year is brought in with drinking. This is a tradition that can bring about a lot of feelings, and we may not know how it affects our campus community. Building empathy and expanding our perspectives will help create safe and healthy spaces for all. This post is a collaboration between the Wellness Resource Center<\/a> and Temple University Libraries<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

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photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg, Temple University<\/p><\/div>\r\n

The importance of sharing perspectives<\/h1>\r\n

In a world where substance use has been normalized and oftentimes glorified, it\u2019s important to understand all sides of this issue. 2020 was a challenging year and connecting with each other continues to be important. Students have had to navigate new models of participating in course instruction and connecting with one another in virtual spaces. Isolation has had its effects on all students but particularly on our students in recovery. If you or someone you know are affected by substance use disorder (SUD) and would like to seek options, check out this article from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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Explore<\/h1>\r\n

Temple University Libraries has a large collection of videos and books (including ebooks). Search all Books and Media<\/a> with your subject term, then limit by subject\u2014e.g., fiction, memoir, etc. The Free Library of Philadelphia<\/a> is another place to discover books on addiction and recovery.<\/p>\r\n

Below you\u2019ll find a curated list of media that is centered around folks\u2019 experiences with substance use disorder. A few in the recommended list may be available as an ebook or audiobook too.<\/p>\r\n

Memoirs\/Biographies<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Memoirs and biographies share personal stories, from the individual\u2019s struggle with substance use disorder to the effects on family members<\/span>. As with any reading, some will love a title while others don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n