Only 1 in 10 people with a substance use disorder (SUD) receive treatment. Stigma is a key barrier. Using language that puts the person first reduces stigma by helping people with SUD get the treatment they need and promotes patient-centered care from the healthcare team. The Grayken Center for Addiction created the Words Matter Pledge as a call to action and a commitment to helping us create a stigma-free community. Take the pledge to end stigma by signing below!

Want copies of your own? Click here to download the Words Matter sheet and pledge from the BMC Grayken Center for Addiction TTA website.