Stigma towards people who use alcohol and other drugs in healthcare settings - A policy briefing from the Anti-Stigma Network: Stigma towards people who use alcohol and other drugs is pervasive. Negative and unfair beliefs contribute to discrimination, poorer quality of care and worse healthcare outcomes. This briefing draws on a wide range of evidence – including personal testimony shared through the Anti-Stigma Network – to describe how stigma affects access to and experiences of health care, and how policy makers can respond...

Stigma around drug and alcohol use in the criminal justice system - A policy briefing from the Anti-Stigma Network: People who use drugs and alcohol are often harmed by stigma, meaning negative and unfair beliefs which contribute to the discrimination they face and limit their opportunities. This briefing draws on a wide range of evidence – including personal testimony shared through the Anti-Stigma Network – to describe how stigma interacts with people’s experiences of the criminal justice system, and explain how policy makers can respond...