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Moving Beyond 'People First' Language- A Glossary of Contested Terms in Substance Use

Shared by Edie - 12 December 2020
Originally posted by Edie - 12 December 2020

Language is powerful in shaping view and opinions about groups of people.

By changing the way we discuss substance use issues, we can start to reverse harmful stereotypes about addiction.

Drug use is heavily stigmastised. People who use drugs, and often those around them, can internalise this...