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How you can help

Here are some things you can do to make a difference for those struggling with addiction — and their families.

Change your language

Change your language

Learn how to choose supportive words that treat those with addiction with respect and compassion.

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Pledge to describe addiction as a treatable disease and use empowering language instead of words that hurt.

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How stigma affects the opioid crisis

Negative attitudes about people with addiction directly affects their ability to find help and recover.

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