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The Anti-Stigma Network: Three Years of Challenging Stigma
The Anti-Stigma Network recently marked three years since their launch.
What started as a conversation about the harm caused by stigma has grown into a...
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...
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One in five alcohol products fail to meet labelling guidelines
One in five alcohol products sold in the UK fail to meet the voluntary labelling guidelines set out by industry regulator the Portman Group,...
Out in the cold
On the rare occasions when chemsex is covered in the mainstream media, mental health issues don’t tend to figure.
A recent report, however, offers...
Debug the System
Persistence and flexibility are key when supporting people facing multiple disadvantage, says Melanie Pellicci.
People experiencing substance use, homelessness, poor mental health and contact with...
Opioid dependency increases dementia risk by almost 60 per cent
People with an opioid dependency have a 56 per cent higher risk of developing dementia than the general population, according to a study by...
‘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)...
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
Aspinden Care Home: a realistic pathway to recovery
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...
Holina Village Cyprus, Addiction and Trauma Recovery for Ages 16-25
Waiting times for specialist addiction and mental health support remain a concern across many services, particularly for younger people whose needs can change quickly....
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,...