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Cumbria Addiction Services Pre-Commissioning Market Engagement Sessions
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Partner Updates
Anti-Stigma Network YouTube channel
We’re delighted to announce that we’ve launched the Anti-Stigma Network channel on YouTube.
If you didn’t manage to catch our first webinar last week, ‘Ethics...
Proud To Say 2024 campaign
Every December, Turning Point’s #ProudToSay campaign offers a point of reflection on the previous year and highlights moments to be proud of and celebrate,...
New poll reveals toll of addiction across the UK
As Addiction Awareness Week 2024 begins, we commissioned research into the scale of dependency in the UK. On our behalf, Ipsos interviewed a representative...
Recent Posts
Scottish budget ‘misses the mark’ in tackling alcohol harm, say campaigners
The Scottish budget ‘will miss the mark’ in tackling the country’s alcohol-related harms, says Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS).
A ‘mix of funding cuts and missed...
Increase investment in alcohol treatment, Scottish Government urged
The Scottish Government is being urged to boost its investment in alcohol treatment ahead of tomorrow’s budget.
It should also introduce a ‘public health supplement’...
Startling statistics
The recent ONS drug-related deaths data revealed that fatalities involving cocaine rose by over 30 per cent last year (DDN, November, page 4), and...
Number of adults in treatment up by 7 per cent
There were almost 311,000 adults in contact with drug and alcohol treatment in the year to March, according to the latest OHID figures –...
DDN’s double decade
How to get the drugs out of crime
Drugs minister Caroline Flint talks to DDN about drug and alcohol strategy…
‘Caroline Flint’s experience as MP for...
Picture this…
My name is Bobby and I'm an addict. I'm 42, originally from East London, and I work as a recovery and dependency practitioner.
After a...
Your Story
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
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
Begin your healing journey with Gladstones Clinic
Gladstones Clinic offers comprehensive, integrative, and holistic drug and alcohol addiction treatment services in a residential inpatient setting.
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Our friendly, experienced team are only a...
Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House – a beautiful place to recover
Our service
Birchwood @ Kaleidoscope House is a purpose-built facility set in over 9 acres of beautiful grounds at Heswall, Wirral, designed to provide the...
A deeper understanding with New Leaf Recovery
New Leaf Recovery is a unique, independent treatment centre based in South Birmingham, offering a safe, compassionate environment for people to address their issues...