The Anti-Stigma Network
@anti-stigmanetwork.bsky.social
The Anti-Stigma Network aims to improve the understanding of stigma and discrimination experienced by people affected by drug and alcohol use
The new OSN report on drug-related deaths has been released. Our response is now on our website.
Read our full statement and help us push for change: 👉 zurl.co/FAIzE
#EndStigma #HarmReduction #OSNReport #AntiStigmaNetwork
Read our full statement and help us push for change: 👉 zurl.co/FAIzE
#EndStigma #HarmReduction #OSNReport #AntiStigmaNetwork
October 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
The new OSN report on drug-related deaths has been released. Our response is now on our website.
Read our full statement and help us push for change: 👉 zurl.co/FAIzE
#EndStigma #HarmReduction #OSNReport #AntiStigmaNetwork
Read our full statement and help us push for change: 👉 zurl.co/FAIzE
#EndStigma #HarmReduction #OSNReport #AntiStigmaNetwork
New blog from Paul Woodward at Phoenix Futures: How the language we use in coronial inquests can shape how loved ones remember those we've lost. Let’s speak with compassion. Read here 👉 [zurl.co/jyRAk ] #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #TraumaInformed
October 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
New blog from Paul Woodward at Phoenix Futures: How the language we use in coronial inquests can shape how loved ones remember those we've lost. Let’s speak with compassion. Read here 👉 [zurl.co/jyRAk ] #HarmReduction #DrugPolicy #TraumaInformed
When Jack went to A&E in severe pain, he was left waiting, overlooked, and made to feel invisible. His story shows how stigma around ketamine use can block people from getting urgent care.
We need training, flexibility & compassion in services. Everyone deserves dignity.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/le3qM
We need training, flexibility & compassion in services. Everyone deserves dignity.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/le3qM
October 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
When Jack went to A&E in severe pain, he was left waiting, overlooked, and made to feel invisible. His story shows how stigma around ketamine use can block people from getting urgent care.
We need training, flexibility & compassion in services. Everyone deserves dignity.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/le3qM
We need training, flexibility & compassion in services. Everyone deserves dignity.
Read more 👉 zurl.co/le3qM
New CPD-accredited training from the Anti-Stigma Network & Adfam: tackling stigma around substance use. For frontline staff working with individuals and families.
📅 Wed 19 Nov 2025, 9.30–3.30 (online via Zoom) 🎟️ £95 members / £110 non-members 🔗 Book here: zurl.co/jAXsO
Questions: admin@adfam.org.uk
📅 Wed 19 Nov 2025, 9.30–3.30 (online via Zoom) 🎟️ £95 members / £110 non-members 🔗 Book here: zurl.co/jAXsO
Questions: admin@adfam.org.uk
September 18, 2025 at 2:04 PM
New CPD-accredited training from the Anti-Stigma Network & Adfam: tackling stigma around substance use. For frontline staff working with individuals and families.
📅 Wed 19 Nov 2025, 9.30–3.30 (online via Zoom) 🎟️ £95 members / £110 non-members 🔗 Book here: zurl.co/jAXsO
Questions: admin@adfam.org.uk
📅 Wed 19 Nov 2025, 9.30–3.30 (online via Zoom) 🎟️ £95 members / £110 non-members 🔗 Book here: zurl.co/jAXsO
Questions: admin@adfam.org.uk
Phil shares how judgement and misunderstanding shaped his journey. Now a peer mentor, he speaks out to shift perceptions and foster compassion. Read on our Website.
September 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Phil shares how judgement and misunderstanding shaped his journey. Now a peer mentor, he speaks out to shift perceptions and foster compassion. Read on our Website.
Today is Overdose Awareness Day. 💜
We remember those we’ve lost, support those affected, and highlight the importance of removing stigma around drug use. Stigma stops people from seeking help, accessing life-saving interventions, and receiving the care they deserve.
#OverdoseAwarenessDay
We remember those we’ve lost, support those affected, and highlight the importance of removing stigma around drug use. Stigma stops people from seeking help, accessing life-saving interventions, and receiving the care they deserve.
#OverdoseAwarenessDay
August 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Today is Overdose Awareness Day. 💜
We remember those we’ve lost, support those affected, and highlight the importance of removing stigma around drug use. Stigma stops people from seeking help, accessing life-saving interventions, and receiving the care they deserve.
#OverdoseAwarenessDay
We remember those we’ve lost, support those affected, and highlight the importance of removing stigma around drug use. Stigma stops people from seeking help, accessing life-saving interventions, and receiving the care they deserve.
#OverdoseAwarenessDay
Every life matters. Every second counts. Naloxone can reverse an overdose. Carrying it is an act of care. Let’s break the silence. Let’s end the stigma. Read more: zurl.co/qvdx3 #OverdoseAwarenessDay #NaloxoneSavesLives #EndStigma
August 29, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Every life matters. Every second counts. Naloxone can reverse an overdose. Carrying it is an act of care. Let’s break the silence. Let’s end the stigma. Read more: zurl.co/qvdx3 #OverdoseAwarenessDay #NaloxoneSavesLives #EndStigma
Recoverist Month is back this September, and Portraits of Recovery is leading the charge with a bold programme of exhibitions, film and conversation across Manchester. Our latest blog explores how contemporary art is being used to challenge stigma around substance use. zurl.co/7OtPP
August 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Recoverist Month is back this September, and Portraits of Recovery is leading the charge with a bold programme of exhibitions, film and conversation across Manchester. Our latest blog explores how contemporary art is being used to challenge stigma around substance use. zurl.co/7OtPP
Join us on Sunday the 31st August as we stand together to honour lives lost and take action for change on #OverdoseAwarenessDay. 💜
A day to remember those we’ve lost, support those grieving, and raise awareness about how we can prevent future deaths.
Compassion saves lives. Stigma takes them.
A day to remember those we’ve lost, support those grieving, and raise awareness about how we can prevent future deaths.
Compassion saves lives. Stigma takes them.
August 27, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Join us on Sunday the 31st August as we stand together to honour lives lost and take action for change on #OverdoseAwarenessDay. 💜
A day to remember those we’ve lost, support those grieving, and raise awareness about how we can prevent future deaths.
Compassion saves lives. Stigma takes them.
A day to remember those we’ve lost, support those grieving, and raise awareness about how we can prevent future deaths.
Compassion saves lives. Stigma takes them.
Healthcare stigma isn’t just unfair - it’s dangerous.
Young people experiencing harm from Ketamine are slipping through the cracks when stigma prevents them from getting the care they need.
Read our latest blog on our website: zurl.co/Up6TM
#ketamine #druguse #stopthestigma #stigma
Young people experiencing harm from Ketamine are slipping through the cracks when stigma prevents them from getting the care they need.
Read our latest blog on our website: zurl.co/Up6TM
#ketamine #druguse #stopthestigma #stigma
August 20, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Healthcare stigma isn’t just unfair - it’s dangerous.
Young people experiencing harm from Ketamine are slipping through the cracks when stigma prevents them from getting the care they need.
Read our latest blog on our website: zurl.co/Up6TM
#ketamine #druguse #stopthestigma #stigma
Young people experiencing harm from Ketamine are slipping through the cracks when stigma prevents them from getting the care they need.
Read our latest blog on our website: zurl.co/Up6TM
#ketamine #druguse #stopthestigma #stigma
CPD-accredited training on stigma and substance use available online with Adfam 💡
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Reserve your place now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Reserve your place now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
July 30, 2025 at 8:00 AM
CPD-accredited training on stigma and substance use available online with Adfam 💡
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Reserve your place now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Reserve your place now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
Join our CPD-accredited training on stigma and substance use with Adfam 💡 Online via Zoom
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Book now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Book now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
July 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Join our CPD-accredited training on stigma and substance use with Adfam 💡 Online via Zoom
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Book now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Book now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
'What is the Anti-Stigma Network?'
In our latest webinar, our host Darren explains exactly that!
Want to catch the rest? Curious for more? You can catch all of our webinar's on our website or our Youtube channel.
zurl.co/HZj9R
In our latest webinar, our host Darren explains exactly that!
Want to catch the rest? Curious for more? You can catch all of our webinar's on our website or our Youtube channel.
zurl.co/HZj9R
July 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
'What is the Anti-Stigma Network?'
In our latest webinar, our host Darren explains exactly that!
Want to catch the rest? Curious for more? You can catch all of our webinar's on our website or our Youtube channel.
zurl.co/HZj9R
In our latest webinar, our host Darren explains exactly that!
Want to catch the rest? Curious for more? You can catch all of our webinar's on our website or our Youtube channel.
zurl.co/HZj9R
There’s still so much stigma around substance use 💬 In our latest blog, former Amy’s Place resident Kelly shares how she's using her story to challenge assumptions and support young people, educating in schools 💛 Read the full interview 👉zurl.co/wuAwf #EndTheStigma #AmyWinehouseFoundation
July 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
There’s still so much stigma around substance use 💬 In our latest blog, former Amy’s Place resident Kelly shares how she's using her story to challenge assumptions and support young people, educating in schools 💛 Read the full interview 👉zurl.co/wuAwf #EndTheStigma #AmyWinehouseFoundation
Vernon discusses how Trans Sober came to be , whilst also touching on the topic of comorbidity. With alcohol and drug use, treatment isn't always a linear one size box fits all!
Want to watch the whole webinar? You can for free on our Youtube Channel!
Watch here: zurl.co/dmZko
Want to watch the whole webinar? You can for free on our Youtube Channel!
Watch here: zurl.co/dmZko
July 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Vernon discusses how Trans Sober came to be , whilst also touching on the topic of comorbidity. With alcohol and drug use, treatment isn't always a linear one size box fits all!
Want to watch the whole webinar? You can for free on our Youtube Channel!
Watch here: zurl.co/dmZko
Want to watch the whole webinar? You can for free on our Youtube Channel!
Watch here: zurl.co/dmZko
Learn how to recognise and challenge stigma around substance use in our CPD-accredited training with Adfam 💡 Online via Zoom
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Book now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Book now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
July 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Learn how to recognise and challenge stigma around substance use in our CPD-accredited training with Adfam 💡 Online via Zoom
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Book now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
📅 23 Sept or 19 Nov 2025
🎟️ From £95
Book now:
23 Sept 👉 zurl.co/yWy5A
19 Nov 👉 zurl.co/Hsh35
From substance use and homelessness to graduating 1st in his family from @UofGlasgow, Thomas Delaney unpacks how media stigma shapes lives—and why lived experience must lead the conversation.
📖 Read his powerful blog on our website!
#LivedExperience #SubstanceUse #MediaStigma
📖 Read his powerful blog on our website!
#LivedExperience #SubstanceUse #MediaStigma
July 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
From substance use and homelessness to graduating 1st in his family from @UofGlasgow, Thomas Delaney unpacks how media stigma shapes lives—and why lived experience must lead the conversation.
📖 Read his powerful blog on our website!
#LivedExperience #SubstanceUse #MediaStigma
📖 Read his powerful blog on our website!
#LivedExperience #SubstanceUse #MediaStigma
🎓 What does “fitting in” look like when the world says you don’t belong?
Michael shares his experience of being working-class at uni—and the assumptions that came with it.
💬 “Your clothes shouldn’t define your worth.”
🔗 Read Michael's blog here: zurl.co/hWe5H
Michael shares his experience of being working-class at uni—and the assumptions that came with it.
💬 “Your clothes shouldn’t define your worth.”
🔗 Read Michael's blog here: zurl.co/hWe5H
June 20, 2025 at 10:24 AM
🎓 What does “fitting in” look like when the world says you don’t belong?
Michael shares his experience of being working-class at uni—and the assumptions that came with it.
💬 “Your clothes shouldn’t define your worth.”
🔗 Read Michael's blog here: zurl.co/hWe5H
Michael shares his experience of being working-class at uni—and the assumptions that came with it.
💬 “Your clothes shouldn’t define your worth.”
🔗 Read Michael's blog here: zurl.co/hWe5H
Just over a week until Part two of our LGBTQIA+ webinar series! Have you booked your free spot yet?
We've had some amazing feedback from part one so don't miss out
Fri 27 June | 12:30–14:00.
Book now: zurl.co/sEEAs
We've had some amazing feedback from part one so don't miss out
Fri 27 June | 12:30–14:00.
Book now: zurl.co/sEEAs
June 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Just over a week until Part two of our LGBTQIA+ webinar series! Have you booked your free spot yet?
We've had some amazing feedback from part one so don't miss out
Fri 27 June | 12:30–14:00.
Book now: zurl.co/sEEAs
We've had some amazing feedback from part one so don't miss out
Fri 27 June | 12:30–14:00.
Book now: zurl.co/sEEAs
🏳️🌈 This Pride Month, stand with us - join Part 2 of our free webinar series - Exploring Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities. Fri 27 June | 12:30–14:00.
Real stories, real impact, real steps toward inclusion.
🔗 www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...
Real stories, real impact, real steps toward inclusion.
🔗 www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...
June 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
🏳️🌈 This Pride Month, stand with us - join Part 2 of our free webinar series - Exploring Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities. Fri 27 June | 12:30–14:00.
Real stories, real impact, real steps toward inclusion.
🔗 www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...
Real stories, real impact, real steps toward inclusion.
🔗 www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...
🌈 Free webinar – 27 June, 12:30–2pm
Part 2: Exploring Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Hear from lived experience voices + experts on creating inclusive, affirming support.
🎟️ Sign up: zurl.co/sOkB5
Part 2: Exploring Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Hear from lived experience voices + experts on creating inclusive, affirming support.
🎟️ Sign up: zurl.co/sOkB5
June 13, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🌈 Free webinar – 27 June, 12:30–2pm
Part 2: Exploring Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Hear from lived experience voices + experts on creating inclusive, affirming support.
🎟️ Sign up: zurl.co/sOkB5
Part 2: Exploring Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities
Hear from lived experience voices + experts on creating inclusive, affirming support.
🎟️ Sign up: zurl.co/sOkB5
Whether you joined us for Part One of our latest webinar series or you will be joining for the first time – you are warmly welcome. Book now and together we can fight stigma - www.ticketsource.co.uk/antistigmane...
June 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Whether you joined us for Part One of our latest webinar series or you will be joining for the first time – you are warmly welcome. Book now and together we can fight stigma - www.ticketsource.co.uk/antistigmane...
"When I joined a peer support group and mentioned being gay and HIV-positive, other members threatened to walk out, claiming they were afraid of ‘catching something’ from him. The staff did nothing, and their silence in this situation spoke volumes." 💬
📖 Read the full Q&A here: zurl.co/z8fyK
📖 Read the full Q&A here: zurl.co/z8fyK
June 6, 2025 at 4:13 PM
"When I joined a peer support group and mentioned being gay and HIV-positive, other members threatened to walk out, claiming they were afraid of ‘catching something’ from him. The staff did nothing, and their silence in this situation spoke volumes." 💬
📖 Read the full Q&A here: zurl.co/z8fyK
📖 Read the full Q&A here: zurl.co/z8fyK
If you missed our Exploring Experiences of Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities webinar, you can watch now on YouTube.
Yesterday’s conversation brought together powerful voices with lived and professional experience to explore how stigma uniquely impacts LGBTQIA+ communities.
zurl.co/cMVii
Yesterday’s conversation brought together powerful voices with lived and professional experience to explore how stigma uniquely impacts LGBTQIA+ communities.
zurl.co/cMVii
June 6, 2025 at 10:09 AM
If you missed our Exploring Experiences of Substance Use Stigma in LGBTQIA+ Communities webinar, you can watch now on YouTube.
Yesterday’s conversation brought together powerful voices with lived and professional experience to explore how stigma uniquely impacts LGBTQIA+ communities.
zurl.co/cMVii
Yesterday’s conversation brought together powerful voices with lived and professional experience to explore how stigma uniquely impacts LGBTQIA+ communities.
zurl.co/cMVii
🎶 “Wouldn’t it be nice…” — to find recovery through creativity?
In our latest blog, Alex Mazonowicz shares how art, music & community helped him heal and fight stigma.
From ferry rides to orchestras, his story sings with hope. 🎨🎻
zurl.co/pWwvU
In our latest blog, Alex Mazonowicz shares how art, music & community helped him heal and fight stigma.
From ferry rides to orchestras, his story sings with hope. 🎨🎻
zurl.co/pWwvU
June 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🎶 “Wouldn’t it be nice…” — to find recovery through creativity?
In our latest blog, Alex Mazonowicz shares how art, music & community helped him heal and fight stigma.
From ferry rides to orchestras, his story sings with hope. 🎨🎻
zurl.co/pWwvU
In our latest blog, Alex Mazonowicz shares how art, music & community helped him heal and fight stigma.
From ferry rides to orchestras, his story sings with hope. 🎨🎻
zurl.co/pWwvU