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Increased calls have been made to attend to the language around alcohol use made on several grounds. In particular, language has been addressed as a key factor in stigma, including calls for person first language, or models that avoid binary categorisations that may promote ‘othering’ or undermine problem recognition, non-abstinent or natural recovery. Less explored is how language and discourse affects alcohol-related policy making and support, although recent work has sought to address this further.
This seminar explored findings from a review of key literature identifying the role of discourse, language or framing effects on alcohol-related attitudes and decision making across multiple domains ranging from behaviour change to policy support.
Can the language we choose help us reduce alcohol-related harms?
March 2024
