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=='''Articles, Websites, Blogs'''==

===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]===

*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.

*These aren’t silent biases either: these negative perceptions influence attitudes about people who smoke, which in turn influence non-smokers’ willingness to interact with people who smoke.

*...there are 21 states that do not offer employment protection to tobacco users, allowing employers to refuse to hire people who smoke. Unsurprisingly, people who smoke have a harder time getting hired. For example, the chances of getting a job within a year is reduced by 24% for unemployed job seekers who smoke compared to non-smokers, even when other factors like criminal history are considered.

*And even with a job, the stigma still carries through, as people who smoke earn 20% less compared to non-smokers.

*Stigma associated with many mental health conditions like depression is now a well-recognized issue. By acknowledging this stigma, it has allowed considerable progress to be made. Unfortunately, the same progress has not been made in reducing the stigma of substance use disorders like nicotine addiction.

===2021: [https://blog-ecog-acrin.org/a-new-guide-encourages-the-use-of-language-that-is-respectful-of-patients-free-of-stigma-inclusive-and-equitable/ A New Guide Encourages the Use of Language that is Respectful of Patients, Free of Stigma, Inclusive, and Equitable]===

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 =='''Articles, Websites, Blogs'''==
+===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]===
+*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.
+*These aren’t silent biases either: these negative perceptions influence attitudes about people who smoke, which in turn influence non-smokers’ willingness to interact with people who smoke.
+*...there are 21 states that do not offer employment protection to tobacco users, allowing employers to refuse to hire people who smoke. Unsurprisingly, people who smoke have a harder time getting hired. For example, the chances of getting a job within a year is reduced by 24% for unemployed job seekers who smoke compared to non-smokers, even when other factors like criminal history are considered.
+*And even with a job, the stigma still carries through, as people who smoke earn 20% less compared to non-smokers.
+*Stigma associated with many mental health conditions like depression is now a well-recognized issue. By acknowledging this stigma, it has allowed considerable progress to be made. Unfortunately, the same progress has not been made in reducing the stigma of substance use disorders like nicotine addiction.
 ===2021: [https://blog-ecog-acrin.org/a-new-guide-encourages-the-use-of-language-that-is-respectful-of-patients-free-of-stigma-inclusive-and-equitable/ A New Guide Encourages the Use of Language that is Respectful of Patients, Free of Stigma, Inclusive, and Equitable]===