DDN October 2024

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Drug Strategy

No time to lose

A welcome diversion

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DDN Conference 2024

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The DDN Conference 2024, 11 July, Birmingham. More information and conference consultation

Work with the DDN Team

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Design, sales, editorial and events: Talk to the DDN publishing team about your next project

Cumbria Addiction Services Pre-Commissioning Market Engagement Sessions

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Cumbria are interested in speaking to all potential providers, whether clinical, LERO, recovery support, mental health, or any other provider who feels they can make a positive impact.

Partner Updates

Taking Action on Addiction parliamentary reception

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On Wednesday 23rd October, the Taking Action on Addiction campaign is hosting a breakfast reception for MPs at 9am in the Terrace Pavillion, House...

Celebrating 11 years of Roots: growing community, wellbeing, and recovery together

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As we mark the 11th anniversary of SIG Penrose Roots, Service Manager, Samantha Smith, reflects on the incredible journey of this community-based project and...

UK’s biggest charity merger promises a Waythrough for people dealing with...

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Waythrough, which launched 1 October, combines the expertise and resources of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship, two national charities that share values, ambitions and decades...

Recent Posts

Drug Strategy

No time to lose

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The latest meeting of the APPG on Drugs, Alcohol and Justice was dedicated to looking at alcohol harm and treatment. Guest speakers were from...

Scottish Parliament seeks advice from public on drug harms

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The Scottish Parliament has set up a ‘people’s panel’ to look at ways of tackling drug-related harms, it has announced. Last month the parliament sent...

A welcome diversion

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Our prisons are in crisis and we need to take a whole system approach to managing it, said Darren Nicholas, assistant director of services...

Services still not properly equipped to deal with dual diagnosis, say...

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Services across the UK ‘remain ill-equipped’ to meet the needs of people with co-existing substance use and mental health issues, says a report led...

Delayed opening for Glasgow consumption room

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The opening of the UK’s first consumption room in Glasgow has been delayed while checks are made to the building. The facility had previously...

Homelessness services facing financial ‘cliff edge’, charities warn

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An open letter to the chancellor signed by almost 80 homelessness and housing organisations warns that services across the country are facing a ‘perilous...

Your Story

A fair exchange

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My first real job opportunity felt like a battle against the system – but then something changed for me, says Stuart Lloyd. ‘Same shit, different...

Mother who nearly died of alcohol dependency volunteers at rehab clinic...

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A mother who nearly died of alcohol dependency last year is rebuilding her life by volunteering at the same Scottish rehabilitation clinic where she...

My son’s death turned me into a campaigner | Hilary’s Story

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Caring for someone who is dependent on drugs is one of the most exhausting, emotional and confusing experiences, it’s like living on a rollercoaster...

Rehab Spotlights

Service user designed detox at Park House

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Welcome to Park House Inpatient Treatment Service - Birmingham. We’re a dedicated team of professionals who are committed to providing you with the detoxification...

Begin your healing journey with Gladstones Clinic

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Gladstones Clinic offers comprehensive, integrative, and holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment services in a residential inpatient setting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjwEFocEwqs Our friendly, experienced team are only a...

Turning Point – supporting you to make a positive change

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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 your...