In fact, please lets us know anything you would like about the conference. During NAAW, we want to highlight resources, research and work being done across the country to fight stigma or reduce harms from problematic substance use. Sunday, Nov. Any tips or thoughts to share? Download the graphics below and pair them with posts from our social media content bank. Post them on your social media platforms during the week of NAAW. Use the two NAAW posters to help spread the word about what you are doing to help make changes in your community.
Snap a photo and share on social media. We can start by using person-first language that acknowledges someone as a person before describing the person's attributes or health conditions. Here are two examples:. We can be empathic and caring, recognizing each person's value as a human being, instead of dehumanizing people by defining them by their illness or health condition — when they are so much more than that.
Sometimes, the most challenging part about changing attitudes as a community is inviting family and friends to reflect on the stigmatizing language they use. Please see this resource on destigmatizing language from the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction.
Words matter! Life can be difficult, and most journeys are not linear. There are plenty of twists and turns and ups and downs before we get to our destination!
We may want our loved one to reduce or stop using substances including alcohol, but this may not align with what they want or need or can manage at this time. The choice to stop or reduce substance use is solely up to the individual, so we must use compassion in offering solutions and support. We can create a safer space for our loved ones to feel safe to talk about their experiences with substance use — without facing judgment or shame.
Having a strong support system will strengthen our loved one's healing and wellness journey. When meeting people where they're at, be sure to determine through self-reflection if you are really the person to have these conversations or if someone else would be more helpful.
When it's the right time, connecting our loved ones with a health professional is important. Accessing reliable and current information is important to supporting our loved ones. Beginning the conversation about substance use can be difficult, but it's a crucial first step. There is no perfect formula for these conversations. The FNHA has created some resources to help you:. During National Addictions Awareness Week , we will be sharing more messages about what we can do as individuals to support people with addictions, including the importance of using Indigenous culture and traditions to draw on our intergenerational strength and resilience.
Follow and tune in live to learn more about addiction and support NAAW. There will also be several gift cards up for grabs this week! If you need help, know that you are not alone and that there are many resources available to you.
There are two weekly meetings available to both students and staff , respectively. Working out of Dublin, Monday, November 23 at p. Tuesday, November 24 at p.
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