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New CPD-accredited stigma and substance use training course
The Anti-Stigma Network, in partnership with Adfam, is delighted to launch its new CPD-accredited training course on stigma and substance use.
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Ten times more women sleeping rough than official figures show
There are more than ten times as many women sleeping rough than are identified through official government ‘snapshot’ counts, according to a new census...
Campaigners criticise NHS plan’s lack of focus on alcohol
Alcohol health campaigners have attacked the government’s long-awaited ten-year plan for the health service for its lack of ‘key policies’ to address alcohol harm....
On the level
I’m Richard Sparkes. I’m the registered manager at The Level inpatient detox in Nottingham. I also happen to be in recovery myself.
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Global drug use at historically high levels
A new era of global instability is empowering organised crime groups and ‘pushing drug use to historically high levels’ says the 2025 World drug...
Scots continuing to drink at unsafe levels
Scotland ‘continues to face a significant alcohol problem’, according to a new report from Public Health Scotland (PHS), with people drinking 50 per cent...
The bigger picture
Too often, occupational therapy is understood as relating solely to hospitals and physical rehabilitation. In fact, it can play a significant role in helping...
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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...
My son’s death turned me into a campaigner | Hilary’s Story
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ESH Community addiction treatment centre
Our approach
ESH Community is a fully residential detox and rehab treatment facility for people aged 18 and over who have issues with alcohol and...
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...
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...