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Cranstoun response to new synthetic opioids report
Following the publication of the Local Preparedness for Synthetic Opioids in England report, Cranstoun has welcomed further recommendation and guidance for Combatting Drugs Partnerships,...
Lincolnshire police reach milestone in life-saving naloxone training
Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership celebrated a significant achievement on Tuesday, marking the training of 250 Lincolnshire Police officers to administer naloxone, a life-saving medication that...
Participants needed for new LJMU research study on discrimination and wellbeing
Liverpool John Moores University School of Psychology is leading on a study which explores experiences of discrimination faced by different groups of people, including...
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Home Office issues new synthetic opioid guidance
New recommendations to help police, local authorities and public health organisations be better prepared to tackle the threat posed by synthetic opioids have been...
Record-breaking cocaine seizures ‘now the norm’ globally
Record-breaking seizures of cocaine are now the norm across the world, according to analysis by the InSight Crime think tank – ‘yet these multi-ton...
People with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders ‘suffering harm...
People who have a co-occurring substance use disorder and another mental health disorder (CoSUM) are suffering harm and premature death after being excluded from...
From lived experience to leadership
Even with the best intentions, harnessing lived experience can often mean asking people to ‘step into our world, speak our language’ says Jordon Field....
Moral support
The area of moral injury and staff distress is seldom discussed within the fields of drugs and alcohol, homelessness, and mental health services. Moral...
The cuckoo’s nest
Surrey is leading the way in supporting victims of ‘cuckooing’ through a specialist outreach service. Part of local charity Catalyst Support, the service has...
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
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...
Turning Point: supporting you to make a positive change
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...
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...