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*The use of a label such as “smoker”, “addict” or “illegal” divides people up into “us” and “them”. It is a slippery slope toward calling certain groups or tribes “vermin” or “cockroaches” | *The use of a label such as “smoker”, “addict” or “illegal” divides people up into “us” and “them”. It is a slippery slope toward calling certain groups or tribes “vermin” or “cockroaches” | ||
===2022: [https://www.theexprogram.com/resources/blog/how-to-reduce-mental-health-stigma-smoking-stigma-in-the-workplace/ How to Reduce Mental Health Stigma, Smoking Stigma in the Workplace]=== | ===2022: EX Program by Truth Initiative: Blog: [https://www.theexprogram.com/resources/blog/how-to-reduce-mental-health-stigma-smoking-stigma-in-the-workplace/ How to Reduce Mental Health Stigma, Smoking Stigma in the Workplace]=== | ||
*It can be tempting to dismiss these kinds of negative labels as simply semantics, but research has shown that language matters. '''Using person-first language like “people who smoke” '''instead of “smokers” acknowledges the tenacity of this disease, conveys dignity and greater respect, and can reduce smoking-related stigma. | *It can be tempting to dismiss these kinds of negative labels as simply semantics, but research has shown that language matters. '''Using person-first language like “people who smoke” '''instead of “smokers” acknowledges the tenacity of this disease, conveys dignity and greater respect, and can reduce smoking-related stigma. | ||
*People who smoke are often perceived as having negative personality and social traits. | *People who smoke are often perceived as having negative personality and social traits. | ||