Changing the Language to Help Break the Stigma:

Stigma Reducing Language

Medical Terms for Opioid Addiction Don’t Always Reduce Stigma

Words Matter: Terms to Use /Avoid When Talking About Addiction

How You Can Help? 

10 Ways You Can Break the Addiction Stigma

STOP STIGMA – Addiction Policy Forum

How to Prevent Substance Use Disorder Stigma

The Real Stigma of Substance Use Disorders

Resources for Healthcare Providers:

Addressing Stigma in Healthcare – Video

Patients with a Substance Use Disorder Need Treatment – Not Stigma

Ethical Imperatives Overcome Stigma Against People with Substance Use Disorder

Resources for Law Enforcement:

Breaking the Stigma Around Opioid Addiction

Preventing & Reducing Stigma – Law Enforcement

Creating a Stigma Free Approach to Mental Illness

Resources for Employers: 

Working Through Workplace Stigma: Coming Back After an Addiction

The Stigma of Addiction in the

Taking on Substance Use Disorder as an Employer: Getting It Right

5 Steps for Employers to Take Action