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Social Interest Group CEO steps down
Social Interest Group (SIG) has announced the departure of CEO Gill Arukpe, MBE, after 16 years of visionary leadership. Gill’s tenure has been marked...
Alcohol Change UK appoints new chair
The board of trustees at national alcohol harm reduction charity Alcohol Change UK has elected Mick Urwin as its new chair.
After more than two...
Tackling gambling-related harm as a public health concern
On 11 March, Forward was proud to participate in a conference presented by Breakeven in Southend-on-Sea to raise awareness of gambling-related harm as a...
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The power of persistence
Blackburn with Darwen, located in East Lancashire, is a diverse and vibrant borough known for its industrial heritage and strong community spirit. Nestled amidst...
China executes four Canadians for drugs offences
China executed four Canadians for drug-related offences earlier this year, according to the Canadian authorities. The four – whose identities are being withheld –...
Number of Scots living with chronic liver disease set to rise...
The number of people with chronic liver disease in Scotland is projected to increase by 54 per cent by 2044, according to a report...
Unequal to the task
As Trevi chief executive Hannah Shead told the 2023 DDN conference, women may make up more than 50 per cent of the UK population,...
Get it out there
I recently presented on naloxone at a conference where I was introduced as a ‘poacher turned gamekeeper’. I didn’t take offence – I’ve been...
Global executions for drug offences ‘at crisis levels’
More than 615 people were executed for drug-related offences last year, according to Harm Reduction International (HRI). There were also almost 380 death sentences...
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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
Aspinden Care Home: a realistic pathway to recovery
THE CASE FOR ALCOHOL HARM REDUCTION
For individuals with alcohol dependency, recovery can feel like an endless cycle of setbacks. While abstinence based programmes work...
ESH Community addiction treatment centre
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ESH Community is a fully residential detox and rehab treatment facility for people aged 18 and over who have issues with alcohol and...
Ark House Rehab: “A Bridge To Recovery”
For over three decades, Ark House Rehab Ltd in Scarborough has been a beacon of hope for individuals seeking to overcome addiction and reclaim...