Topic 1: Reflection

Think about the language commonly used in your workplace. Are there terms or phrases that might unintentionally perpetuate stigma? What alternatives could you use?”

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“In our office, we sometimes say things like ‘junkie’ or describe someone as ‘clean’ when they stop using. These terms can reinforce negative labels. Instead, we can say ‘person who uses drugs’ or ‘in recovery’ to keep the focus on people rather than stigma.”