Resources

This is a curated collection of stigma-related resources from across the globe. Inclusion does not imply endorsement, and content has not been independently verified. Our goal is to support learning, spark ideas, and connect you with the broader movement to reduce stigma in healthcare.

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Adverse Unintended Effects of Antistigma Campaigns and Intervention Messages: First, Do No Harm

We all want our efforts to reduce stigma to produce only “good” effects. But this isn’t always the case when the message of campaigns is not interpreted as intended. Campaigns can increase stigma and other unintended harmful outcomes.

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Alcohol and other drugs care charter

Reducing stigma is essential to improving the health and wellbeing of people who use, or have used, alcohol and other drugs. The Alcohol and Other Drugs Care Charter is a practical tool designed to help all staff—across any service—deliver care that is safe, accessible, equitable, and non-judgemental.

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Language Matters - guide for AOD workers

Developed by the Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) and the NSW Users and AIDS Association (NUAA), Language Matters is a best-practice guide for non-government alcohol and other drug (AOD) workers.

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Can ‘justified disapproval’ be separated from addiction stigma? An empirical focus is required

While stigma is widely recognised as harmful, some argue it can act as a deterrent to addiction. This paper challenges that idea, examining whether so-called “justified disapproval” can be separated from stigma—or whether it simply reinforces it.