*This episode was originally recorded as a webinar on the 18th June 2025*

The first webinar of The Manifesto Sessions, kicks off by discussing why language within the substance use field is important.

In this episode, Rob Barker, Barod's Campaigns and Communications Lead, discusses the process of working with people with lived and living experience of substance use that has led to the publication of the organisations new terminology guide, 'Why Language Matters'.

Deb Hussey, from Exchange Supplies, also joins the session and answers critical questions around language and what profound effects it can have.

The Manifesto Sessions is a series of ten webinars, with each webinar focusing on a specific “ask” with Barod's 'Setting the blueprint for a more equal and prosperous Wales for people who use substances'. For more information about this webinar series, including future sessions, please click here.