Language Matters - Messaging Guide

Language Matters – Messaging Guide

Language is powerful—especially when discussing alcohol and other drugs and the people who use them. Stigmatising language reinforces negative stereotypes. “Person-centred” language focuses on the person, not their substance use.

Check out this messaging guide developed by the Network of Alcohol and Other Drugs Agencies (NADA) and the NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA) to learn more.

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Interested in becoming a partnering organisation?

Partners align with Fair Treatment’s two main aims:

Law reform for a primary health-response to personal possession of currently illicit drugs or “decriminalisation” and;
More funding for alcohol and other drug treatment services. For more details, read the Discussion Paper.

If you are interested in becoming a new partnering organisation or for more information fill out the form below and one of the team will contact you as soon as possible.

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