How the media can play its part in reducing the stigma surrounding substance use
Submitted by Edie
- 16 August 2023
In this blogpost, produced by academics from the University of Stirling, the authors discuss the See Beyond – See the Lives – Scotland campaign, which involves the stories of those left behind after losing a loved one to alcohol and drug use.
The articles reflect on the way that the media has a role to play in perpetuating negative stereotypes around substance use through using stigmatising language and images.
It goes on to suggest six tips on reporting on alcohol and drug use.