19th October issue
Unhealed wounds
When to call for more than a sticking plaster.
The statistics relating to frequency of sexual abuse are horrifying in their own right. But...
23rd February issue
New ideas for old
Try something new... but remember what already works.
Hunting through the woods blindfolded while pretending to be a wolf sounded pretty daft...
27th July issue
Time for change
Could a criminal justice overhaul be on the cards?
Criminal justice issues affect all of us in one way or another – which...
30th November issue
Recovering hope
How a caring regime can offer real freedom.
The recent debates on recovery have subjected this simple word to a maelstrom of different organisations’ agendas....
9th March issue
Culture of ideas
Inspiration or madness? Variety is the spice of life!
Looking at our letters page this issue reminds me why I enjoy working on...
7th September issue
A bar too far?
Employers could think twice about hiring ex-users
Welcome to our first issue after the summer break – it’s good to be back!...
16th November issue
Off the scale
The Prof Nutt row is obscuring the real issues.
The row over sacking Professor David Nutt has become intensely personal, to the point...
26th January issue
On the lookout
Can we always see the obvious routes to improvement?
A story in the papers this week reported that surgeons would be required to...
9th February issue
Voicing choices
Our second service user gathering was even livelier!
If you came to Birmingham for our Voices for Choices conference last week, thank you for...
18th May issue
When credit’s due
Small steps could help cash in on long-term results
‘Because of small and avoidable money problems, people’s treatment either stalled or stopped.’ This statement...
13th July issue
Goal of recovery
Kicking the habit with sheer enthusiasm.
What does ‘recovery’ mean to you? Come on, you must have an opinion – it’s been the...
23rd March issue
Voicing choices
One day in Birmingham – and we were all ears.
There’s a lot in this issue and it’s been hard work to put together...
21st September issue
Trial by public
The importance of not playing to the gallery
At this year’s DDN/Alliance service user involvement conference back in January, one of our speakers reported...
29th June issue
One way, or another
Let’s make sure we spend on treatment that works.
Of course it makes sense to spend money on what works, and this...
4th May issue
Life and death
Harm reduction at international level goes beyond choice
One slightly built young woman trembled on the platform at the International Harm Reduction Conference. She...
15th June issue
Keep listening
Why the minister must stay in touch with his troops.
If the enthusiasm and commitment of those involved were a guarantee of success, then...
5th October issue
Beyond the squeeze
Don’t let recession kill the drive to innovate.
Innovating in times of uncertainty can be a pretty tall order, particularly if management is...
12th January issue
See you in Brum!
(If we can tear ourselves away from the new website)
A happy new year to you, and this month brings us to...