The following table, adapted from the National Institute on Drug Abuse’s Words Matter language guide, outlines appropriate language for discussing people who use drugs and related topics.
Section: Harm Reduction
Topic:
Behavioral Health
Harm Reduction/Contingency Mgmt
Stigma Abatement
Harm Reduction/Contingency Mgmt
Stigma Abatement
Setting:
All
Outpatient
Outpatient
Type: Issue Brief/Reference Guide