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North Wales nurse who lost her brother runs London Marathon this...
Alex Jones, 34, is set to take on the ultimate challenge of running the London Marathon to raise money and awareness for WithYou, a...
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Rotherham volunteer wins award for supporting others after alcohol recovery
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Power to the people?
In early 2020 the global pandemic had a significant effect on the wider NHS but also community drug and alcohol treatment services, forcing services...
One in four women in prison being held on remand
More than a quarter of all women in prison are being held there on remand, according to a new briefing from the Prison Reform...
Unintended consequences
Each month the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), facilitated by Release, collects anecdotal reports from drug users and workers around the country and...
Lucie Jones – I am a…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO WORK IN THIS FIELD?
When I qualified as a nurse 32 years ago, all I wanted to do was work...
The long game
Buprenorphine was first licensed for medical use in the UK in 1978 as a painkiller. It was later approved for use in opioid use...
Note to self
GEARÓID AND SELF-TRACKING
When I started my master’s degree in counselling in 2005, I was introduced to routine outcome monitoring. This involves using valid and...
Your Story
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
Park House: supporting recovery in Birmingham
Located in Birmingham and operated by Change Grow Live, Park House offers an inpatient drug and alcohol detox. With a focus on collaborative working,...
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...
TLC Rehab: Truly Life Changing
TLC Rehab is a London-based residential service, offering medically managed detox and an eclectic approach to addiction treatment.
From heartfelt beginnings, TLC Rehab is redefining...