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A New Picture from FOI Analysis By James Armstrong, Director of Marketing & Innovation Over the last decade, England’s residential rehab sector has been quietly shrinking....

Around 4,100 adults are supported each year by drug and alcohol charity WithYou in Cornwall, the charity reveals, reflecting both the scale of need...

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...

There were 330 suspected drug deaths in Scotland between December 2025 and February this year, according to the latest Public Health Scotland (PHS) figures...

Extended late-night opening hours for bars and pubs can significantly increase alcohol-related ambulance call outs as well as levels of reported crime, says a...

Providing prison leavers with OST on their final day in custody was associated with a 50 per cent reduced risk of all-cause mortality and...

The tobacco and vapes bill has now passed its final stages in the House of Commons. It is expected to receive royal assent and...

Families can play a vital role in helping to break the cycle of substance use and reoffending, says Robert Stebbings. For individuals that are struggling...

Nearly half of care homes in Wales have supported residents with alcohol dependence, according to a report from Alcohol Change UK. However, fewer than...

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...

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...

This Alcohol Awareness Week, Zoe, a previous client of Rotherham Alcohol and Drug Service (ROADS), provided by the charity WithYou, is speaking out about...

Waiting times for specialist addiction and mental health support remain a concern across many services, particularly for younger people whose needs can change quickly....

Overcoming dependence on alcohol or drugs usually requires finding professional help, particularly for people who have a longer-term relationship with substances or those who...

Recovery can sometimes seem an intimidating challenge, however it is really one of the most meaningful and heroic decisions you can make. This vital...