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DDN Conference 2026 Coverage
A dose of inspiration goes a long way
Organising a conference is nerve-racking - preparing the programme, focusing on every detail, hoping things will run...
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Ketamine stigma is deterring people from seeking care
Kaleidoscope’s Birchwood residential detox and rehabilitation service on the Wirral has gathered feedback from people with a history of ketamine use about their experiences...
How to write a highly effective referral re-engagement letter
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...
A call for action on International Overdose Awareness Day
Turning Point’s substance use services around the country ran awareness events for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) on Monday, 31 August.
International Overdose Awareness Day...
Recent Posts
Scottish drug deaths up by 11 per cent
There were 1,133 drug-related deaths recorded by National Records of Scotland (NRS) last year, an 11 per cent increase on 2024.
The overall average age...
Back to the future
New Directions in the Study of Alcohol Group, with the Institute for Social Marketing and Health (ISMH) at the University of Stirling, are holding...
Opening doors
This month, residential drug and alcohol rehabilitation services across England will be doing something remarkably simple – opening their doors.
Through the Open Houses campaign,...
Number of Scots starting residential rehab up 60 per cent in...
The number of people starting a residential rehab placement in Scotland increased by around 60 per cent between 2019-20 and 2025-26, according to Public...
Pubs allowed to accept digital ID for alcohol sales
Pubs, bars, restaurants, music venues and shops will now be able to accept digital ID as proof that people buying alcohol are over 18,...
DDN Conference 2026 Coverage
A dose of inspiration goes a long way
Organising a conference is nerve-racking - preparing the programme, focusing on every detail, hoping things will run...
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
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,...
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...
The Wellbourne Clinic: a holistic approach to recovery
Recovery can sometimes seem an intimidating challenge, however it is really one of the most meaningful and heroic decisions you can make. This vital...




























