Reducing substance use stigma in the Canadian health system (infographic)

Reducing substance use stigma in the Canadian health system (infographic) Stigma begins with the negative stereotyping of people, creating a separation between “us” and “them”. Those who are stigmatized can be devalued and subjected to discrimination, which is unfair treatment due to one’s identity. This can lead to disadvantage and inequitable social and health outcomes. 2020-03-13 Public Health Agency of Canada open-ouvert@tbs-sct.gc.ca Health and SafetySubstance usestigmainequitiestraumaviolencecultural safety Reducing substance use stigma in the Canadian health system (infographic)HTML https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/reducing-substance-use-stigma-health-system-infographic.html Reducing substance use stigma in the Canadian health system (infographic)HTML https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-publique/services/publications/vie-saine/reduire-stigmatisation-liee-consommation-substances-systeme-sante-infographie.html Reducing substance use stigma in the Canadian health system (infographic)PDF https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/services/publications/healthy-living/reducing-substance-use-stigma-health-system-infographic/infographic-eng.pdf Reducing substance use stigma in the Canadian health system (infographic)PDF https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/phac-aspc/documents/services/publications/healthy-living/reducing-substance-use-stigma-health-system-infographic/infographic-fra.pdf

Stigma begins with the negative stereotyping of people, creating a separation between “us” and “them”. Those who are stigmatized can be devalued and subjected to discrimination, which is unfair treatment due to one’s identity. This can lead to disadvantage and inequitable social and health outcomes.

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