Scots campaign seeks to remove stigma associated with alcohol-related deaths

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It aims to challenge the stereotypes that people often bring to the topic of substance abuse, whilst highlighting that behind every life lost there…

’s cross-party group on drug alcohol and misuse and supporter of the campaign, said that reducing stigma around substance abuse was “essential … to change the Scottish relationship with alcohol and other drugs.”HealthThe campaign aims to challenge the stereotypes that people often bring to the topic of substance abuse, whilst also highlighting that behind every life lost there are usually grieving families and friends.

Site visitors are asked to commit to being respectful and compassionate towards those affected by substance use and to use non-judgmental language when talking about substance-use problems.Monica Lennon MSP said: “As someone who has experienced the complex and devastating impact of losing a loved one to alcohol, I am extremely proud to be backing the See Beyond – See the Lives campaign.

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