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Stigma Primer for Journalists

Guide

Source : CAPSA , Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA)

Published: 2020
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The goal of this primer is to support reporting about people who use substances accurately and without stigma. It includes a word list and recommendations for journalists, and further discussions of stigma and the science around substance use disorder.
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