Your Suggested Terms To Be Used for Addiction Challenges

Have your say!

Labels don't define people, but workers and volunteers need a 'shorthand' to refer to addiction challenges. We'd love to hear your opinions of words that you think should be replaced, those that you don't like, and your ideas of preferred choices that you feel communicate the honour and respect, that we all deserve.

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* 1. How do you feel about the commonly used term 'substance misuse' to refer to drugs and/or alcohol challenges?

Yes, that's ideal.

Yes, it's fine, I don't really mind.

It's not great.

I don't like it, please find something better!

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What term would you prefer to refer to addiction challenges?

Thank you taking the time to let us know your opinion. We value your thoughts and we anonymously collate your feedback and pass your ideas to commissioners and service managers for the purpose of them improving services.