Every Work Matters. Your Words Matter. Addiction Matters. For individuals and families impacted by substance use, stigma is an ever-present reality that results in discrimination, reluctance to access treatment and contributes to overdoses. We can help end stigma through our language. Words have power. Consider the language you are using when you talk about someone who uses substances. Use person-first language. Together we can end the harm caused by stigma. Click here to join us in taking the pledge to end harm caused by the use of stigmatizing language.