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Powerful new campaign to prevent drug deaths
New Vision Bradford, the district’s alcohol and drug service, has launched a groundbreaking campaign to increase the number of people carrying naloxone, a life-saving...
A new drug and alcohol service launches in Bristol
A new integrated drug and alcohol service that will expand the reach of support available to residents across Bristol launched today (1st April).
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Celebrating Community Garden Week at The Forward Trust
As the first week of April marks Community Garden Week (1st-7th April), I am excited to celebrate the power of gardening in transforming lives,...
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Outside in
Policymakers frequently fail to listen to those they serve, making it impossible to understand their needs. ‘Nothing about us without us’ has long been...
Government announces £310m drug and alcohol grant funding
The government has published its 2025-26 drug, alcohol and recovery grant funding for local authorities. The allocations will see £310m go to councils to...
One part of the toolbox
After years of legal wrangling Scotland opened a drug consumption room in Glasgow. Responding to local need for such a facility to support people...
MPs pass tobacco and vapes bill
MPs have voted to pass the tobacco and vapes bill by 366 to 41. The bill has now passed its third reading and committee...
European MDMA market rapidly evolving, say EUDA and Europol
Europe’s criminal groups are expanding MDMA production, refining their trafficking methods and ‘extending their reach to new countries and regions’, says a new joint...
Going upstream
Helping people link past trauma to current pain can be a catalyst for change says Warren Larkin, as DDN reports.
At the recent RCGP/AP conference...
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A fair exchange
My first real job opportunity felt like a battle against the system – but then something changed for me, says Stuart Lloyd.
‘Same shit, different...
Mother who nearly died of alcohol dependency volunteers at rehab clinic...
A mother who nearly died of alcohol dependency last year is rebuilding her life by volunteering at the same Scottish rehabilitation clinic where she...
My son’s death turned me into a campaigner | Hilary’s Story
Caring for someone who is dependent on drugs is one of the most exhausting, emotional and confusing experiences, it’s like living on a rollercoaster...
Rehab Spotlights
Castle Craig: it’s time to leave addiction behind
Residential rehab facility in the heart of the Scottish Borders treating people suffering from addiction since 1988.
ISO 9001: Rated ‘Outstanding’
Castle Craig is an HIS...
Phoenix Futures residential services
With over 50 years of experience delivering residential rehabilitation in the UK, Phoenix Futures are dedicated to helping people, families and communities overcome substance...
ESH Community addiction treatment centre
Our approach
ESH Community is a fully residential detox and rehab treatment facility for people aged 18 and over who have issues with alcohol and...