What can people do to help challenge stigma?

You can help challenge stigma by speaking up when you hear people around you make negative or wrong comments about people with a drug or alcohol problem. Remember that a drug or alcohol problem should be treated as a health condition. This means that those affected should get the same support as those dealing with a health issue.

Think about the language used when talking about someone with a drug or alcohol problem. Are you using language that is judgmental? Don’t define or group the person based on their drug or alcohol problem.