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Success of women’s health strategy will depend on its ability to...
The success of the government’s new women’s health strategy will depend on its ability to ‘deliver impact for the most marginalised and vulnerable women...
Launch of new service to help recovery in North Northamptonshire
James Parker, Forward Trust's Head of community services substance misuse, describes their involvement in new community drug and alcohol services in North Northamptonshire.
I am...
Veteran who survived domestic abuse and drugs walks 15 miles for...
Arron Henery is walking 15 miles from Staithes to WithYou in Redcar and Cleveland to mark one year of sobriety, raise money, and challenge...
Recent Posts
Half of Welsh care homes have supported residents with alcohol dependence
Nearly half of care homes in Wales have supported residents with alcohol dependence, according to a report from Alcohol Change UK. However, fewer than...
Mental health is biggest chemsex-related concern
Mental health issues such as trauma, loneliness and isolation are the biggest chemsex-related concerns for LGBTQ+ people in London, according to a report from...
Beyond the stereotypes
Surviving Earth is a new film that rejects stereotypes and easy explanations to shine a light on the complexities of substance use and family,...
Wastewater analysis shows estimated £9.8bn cocaine consumption in England alone
Analysis of wastewater samples by the Home Office shows that an estimated 123,000kg of cocaine was consumed in England in the year to July...
Early start
Ketamine use is rising exponentially among young adults. That means early awareness and support are vital, says Dr Martyn Hull.
Ketamine, once a niche anaesthetic...
Consumption rooms should be rolled out across the country, says SDF
A network of mobile and fixed-site consumption rooms should be established nationwide, SDF chief executive officer Kirsten Horsburgh told Abbeycare’s Listen Up podcast.
The facilities...
Your Story
‘I had a massive problem with alcohol. It nearly killed me’
A 46-year-old man from Ludlow whose struggle with alcohol nearly killed him has shared his life-saving story for Recovery Month, observed throughout September to...
‘I nearly died. I wish I’d known that there is a...
A 26-year-old man from Scunthorpe whose struggle with ketamine left him hospitalised with liver and kidney failure has shared his life-saving story for Recovery...
‘Alcohol is a silent killer. It can just take your life...
This Alcohol Awareness Week, Zoe, a previous client of Rotherham Alcohol and Drug Service (ROADS), provided by the charity WithYou, is speaking out about...
Rehab Spotlights
Acorn: compassionate care for recovery
Located in Stockport and Burnley, Acorn Residential Rehab Services provides a safe, welcoming, and CQC-regulated environment designed to help individuals and families overcome addiction.
With...
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...
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,...




























