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North Wales nurse who lost her brother runs London Marathon this...
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In its bare bones, 12-step addiction recovery is a group of people sharing their trials and tribulations in an effort not to get into...
Campaigners urge Irish government to make sure mandatory alcohol health labelling...
An open letter signed by more than 75 health organisations and others is urging the Irish government to guarantee that the introduction of alcohol...
Power to the people?
In early 2020 the global pandemic had a significant effect on the wider NHS but also community drug and alcohol treatment services, forcing services...
One in four women in prison being held on remand
More than a quarter of all women in prison are being held there on remand, according to a new briefing from the Prison Reform...
Unintended consequences
Each month the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS), facilitated by Release, collects anecdotal reports from drug users and workers around the country and...
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A fair exchange
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...
A mother who nearly died of alcohol dependency last year is rebuilding her life by volunteering at the same Scottish rehabilitation clinic where she...
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Abbeycare: tailoring recovery and support to each individual’s needs
Overcoming dependence on alcohol or drugs usually requires finding professional help, particularly for people who have a longer-term relationship with substances or those who...
TLC Rehab: Truly Life Changing
TLC Rehab is a London-based residential service, offering medically managed detox and an eclectic approach to addiction treatment.
From heartfelt beginnings, TLC Rehab is redefining...
Making better choices with Choices Rehabs
Choices' Treatment Loop offers clients the best chance of success.
As we all know, things can happen whilst someone is progressing through their treatment at...