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<big>'''Stigma and stigmatizing language lead to viewing people as less worthy and can lead to bias, racism, and [https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/health-professions-education/words-matter-terms-to-use-avoid-when-talking-about-addiction discrimination]. Stigma can affect the mental health of the stigmatized, may inhibit their ability to achieve wanted changes in their lives, and may cause them to avoid [https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/health-professions-education/words-matter-language-showing-compassion-care-women-infants-families-communities-impacted-substance-use-disorder medical care] or helpful services. This page explores the use of Person-First Language and the consequences of stigmatizing people who use nicotine.'''</big>
<big>'''Stigma and stigmatizing language lead to viewing people as less worthy and can lead to bias and [https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/health-professions-education/words-matter-terms-to-use-avoid-when-talking-about-addiction discrimination]. Stigma can affect the mental health of the stigmatized, may inhibit their ability to achieve wanted changes in their lives, and may cause them to avoid [https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/health-professions-education/words-matter-language-showing-compassion-care-women-infants-families-communities-impacted-substance-use-disorder medical care] or helpful services. This page explores the use of Person-First Language and the consequences of stigmatizing people, with a focus on those who use nicotine.'''</big>
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