Words Matter Poster – PDF Download

Words Matter Poster – PDF Download

Eliminating stigma starts with us and the words we use. Words like “junkie” or “addict” to describe people who use substances causes discrimination, shame, and isolation. Is that’s shame and isolation that causes people to hide their drug use and not access health services and other supports.

You can make a difference by tweaking your language in these really easy ways.

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