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The National Harm Reduction Summit 2026

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The focus of the 2026 National Harm Reduction summit in Bristol - which was also a celebration of the Bristol Drugs Project's 40th birthday...

DDN Conference 2026 Coverage

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What recovery means to Ste

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Recovery has shaped every part of Ste’s life. Today, he manages Acorn’s Community Team in Manchester, but there was a time when he never thought...

Ketamine stigma is deterring people from seeking care

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How to write a highly effective referral re-engagement letter

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One day, referrals are ticking along nicely. The next, you realise a familiar name has disappeared from your inbox. It happens all the time. Referrers...

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Government promises earlier support for mental health issues

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People experiencing mental health problems will receive earlier support ‘without long waits for clinical diagnosis’, the government has stated. Adults and young people will have...

The National Harm Reduction Summit 2026

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Aiming higher

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In recovery, milestones matter. A day, a week, 30 days, a year. Each one is marked sincerely and with hope, because each one is...

Hope Fest celebrates recovery

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Hope Fest 2026 brought together people in recovery, families, friends, services and the wider community for an alcohol-free celebration at Pleasley Pit. The event was...

More than 1,700 people died while homeless last year

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‘I had a massive problem with alcohol. It nearly killed me’

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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...

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‘Alcohol is a silent killer. It can just take your life...

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

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Find What’s Right for You: Alternatives to 12-Step Addiction Recovery Centres

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Acorn: compassionate care for recovery

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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...

Broadway Lodge: transforming lives

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