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Harm Reduction

The “Harm Reduction Gap”

by PIK

By: Megan Souter, Preventionist Prevention is Key was excited to host “The Harm Reduction Gap: Helping Individuals Left Behind” on April 17th in Morristown. Dr. Sheila P. Vakharia, Dr....Learn More

October Legislative Breakfast On Harm Reduction!

by PIK

On October 12, 2022, Prevention is Key will host a breakfast and discussion about the value of harm reduction strategies throughout the state. The event will be held at the Westin Governor Morris...Learn More

2022 Rx Summit

by PIK

The week of April 18 – 21, our team attended the Rx Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. This yearly conference showcases the great work being done across the country in relation to substance use...Learn More

Prevention Update

by Barbara Kauffman

PIK’s Prevention Team is happy to continue its collaboration with The Institute of the Center for Great Expectations to offer more valuable seminars, with the goal of fostering resilient...Learn More

Stigma free

The stigmatizing term “homeless” has been replaced with the person first term “unhoused.”

The stigmatizing terms “alcoholic or drunk” have been replaced with the person first terms “person with an alcohol disorder or person who misuses alcohol.”

The stigmatizing terms “addict, junkie, user, or drug abuser” have been replaced with the person first terms “person with an opioid use disorder, person with a substance use disorder, or people who use drugs.”

The stigmatizing terms “former addict or reformed addict” have been replaced with the person first terms “person in recovery, person in long-term recovery, or person who previously used to use drugs.”

The stigmatizing terms “dirty or failing a drug test” have been replaced with the person first terms “testing positive with a drug screen.”

The stigmatizing term “abuse” has been replaced with the person first terms “use” for someone who uses illicit drugs, and “misuse” for prescription drug use other than prescribed.

The stigmatizing phrase “committed suicide” has been replaced with the person first phrase “died by suicide.”

The stigmatizing term “schizophrenic” has been replaced with the person first term “someone with schizophrenia.”

The stigmatizing terms “opioid substitution, replacement therapy, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT)” have been replaced with the person first terms “medication treatment for OUD, medications for OUD, opioid agonist therapy, pharmacotherapy, or medication for a substance use disorder.”

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