Anti-Stigma Reports, Toolkits and Guides

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    Fixing a Gendered System 2: Rethinking Women in Drug Treatment

    This report implores policymakers, stakeholders, and communities to unite in their commitment to addressing the distinctive needs of women seeking drug treatment services.  It underscores the need for increased support, targeted interventions, and funding commitments that extend well beyond 2025.

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    The Recoverist Manifesto

    Between 2012 and 2014, people in recovery from substance addiction, in the UK, Italy and Turkey, took part in artist-led workshops to explore the role of culture and the arts. Many people had a taste of contemporary art for the first time and shared their experiences through large scale exhibitions and symposia. The Recoverist Manifesto came about through a meeting of minds, clash of cultures and diverse ideals.

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    NHS Guidelines for the Use of Non-Stigmatising Language

    Guidelines produced by NHS Addictions Provider Alliance for the use of non-stigmatising language when speaking and writing about addiction.

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    Reporting of Substance Media Toolkit

    A resource for journalists and editors looking to report on alcohol and drugs with dignity and respect.

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    How the Alcohol Health Alliance communicates about alcohol and its harms

    This guide outlines the plans The Alcohol Health Alliance have how they will use language when writing about alcohol and its harms. They have made this guide available so organisations are free to use it to inform their own communications should they wish.

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