A5764 — Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof

A5764 — Replaces the word addict or addicts and the word addiction with the words persons with substance use disorder or a variation thereof · Informed CitizenryThis bill amends various New York state laws—including the judiciary, mental hygiene, public health, penal, and education laws—to replace the terms 'addict' or 'addicts' and 'addiction' with pe…Open in Informed Citizenry