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Ketamine Recovery Support Group: A Promising Start in Calderdale

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The first Ketamine Recovery Support Group in Calderdale took place last week at The Basement Recovery Project. The response was amazing, with 11 people attending...

Doubling Down

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Engineering the Future

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Government pledges more than £430m to end rough sleeping

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New funding of £432m to end rough sleeping will be announced in Wednesday’s budget, taking the total investment to £874m. The prime minster has ‘set...

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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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Aspinden Care Home: a realistic pathway to recovery

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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...

Castle Craig: it’s time to leave addiction behind

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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...

Holina Village Cyprus, Addiction and Trauma Recovery for Ages 16-25

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