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Access Denied: Why is treatment still so hard to reach for...
For people experiencing homelessness, accessing substance use treatment is rarely straightforward.
Fragmented systems, strict criteria and the limitations of borough-based boundaries often leave people...
WithYou in Scotland named finalist for Scottish Charity of the Year
WithYou in Scotland has been named as a finalist for the SCVO's Scottish Charity of the Year for its dedicated work supporting people facing...
New drug and alcohol service directory for Scotland
Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) has relaunched the national directory for drug and alcohol services – making it easy to find the right support, at...
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‘Dedicated funding’ needed for Combating Drugs Partnerships
The government should provide dedicated funding for the operation of Combating Drugs Partnerships (CDPs), says a new report by independent research agency Verian for...
Irish treatment rates for cocaine hit record levels
More than 6,500 people were treated for cocaine issues in Ireland last year according to the latest figures from the Health Research Board (HRB)...
Government consults on new mental health strategy
The government has launched a call for evidence to shape its forthcoming ‘once-in-a-generation’ mental health strategy. The strategy will signal a fundamental shift from...
Better data needed on drug use in ethnic groups, says ACMD
‘Timely and useful’ data on drug use in ethnic groups should be gathered to feed into the next drug strategy, says a new report...
Cocaine driving drug-related intimidation in Ireland
Cocaine is linked with just under 60 per cent of all cases of drug-related intimidation in Ireland, according to the country’s first ever national...
Introduce opt-out stop smoking support across NHS, say doctors
Opt-out smoking cessation services should be introduced across ‘every NHS setting’ says a new report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). This would...
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...
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Via rehab revitalised
Via residential expansion set for 2025 launch
We are excited to announce that Passmores House will be expanding its rehab facilities with an addition of...
Turning Point: supporting you to make a positive change
Turning Point has been providing residential detox and rehab for over 30 years. Using evidence-based therapies and peer support, we’ll support you to improve...
Phoenix Futures residential services
With over 50 years of experience delivering residential rehabilitation in the UK, Phoenix Futures are dedicated to helping people, families and communities overcome substance...