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The stigma around substance use is one of the biggest barriers for people seeking and receiving treatment for substance use disorders. Substance use disorder is a treatable, medically diagnosed, health condition. By using person-first language, you can begin to change the way you think about and treat people with substance use disorder. ➡️Learn more about reducing stigma around substance use from our webpage: https://www.ccsa.ca/stigma #NAAW2024

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Person first language is not universally preferred within the addictions community, with some folks preferring identity-first language :)

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