Many organisations that have a connection with people who use, or have used drugs or alcohol will have thought about language and stigma in depth and have their own resources. If you have, we hope this will be a useful addition to your work in this area. But this may be a new consideration for many. We have been working with organisations from sectors as diverse as education, finance, retail, government, the arts, manufacturing, transport and many more.

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.

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.

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

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

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.