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WithYou in North East Lincolnshire celebrates hepatitis C micro-elimination milestone
WithYou's North East Lincolnshire team recently held an event to celebrate achieving micro-elimination of hepatitis C.
Chaired by clinical lead Yvonne Ward, the event brought...
Ketamine use in the UK: insights from Phoenix Futures’ residential services
As ketamine use continues to rise across the UK we have surveyed our residential staff and residents to shed light on the growing prevalence,...
SIG Penrose Roots recognised for its environmental and social impact
We’re thrilled to share that the Roots to Recovery Garden at SIG Penrose Roots has been awarded a Highly Commended honour in the Grassroots and Green Shoots category...
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Sites identified for potential Edinburgh consumption room
A new report from the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) has identified two sites for a proposed drug consumption room in the city. The...
Rob Burns – I am a…
WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO WORK IN THIS FIELD?
I’ve always been passionate about supporting people, especially those going through difficult times. I’ve seen first-hand...
Throwaway terms
What do we really mean by ‘community’ and ‘peer’? The terms might sound simple, but they can just as easily exclude as include. That’s...
Time for a chat
The drug market in the UK is evolving rapidly, and not in a good way. Substances are more widely available, more unpredictable and more...
Funding uncertainty sees NHS tobacco services cut
Hospitals are starting to decommission their stop smoking services as a result of budget uncertainty, according to new data published by ASH. Services have...
PHS issues new nitazenes alert
A new nitazenes alert has been issued by Public Health Scotland’s Rapid Action Drug Alerts and Response (RADAR) early warning system. Aimed at people...
Your Story
‘Alcohol is a silent killer. It can just take your life...
This Alcohol Awareness Week, Zoe, a previous client of Rotherham Alcohol and Drug Service (ROADS), provided by the charity WithYou, is speaking out about...
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...
Rehab Spotlights
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...
Via rehab revitalised
Via residential expansion set for 2025 launch
We are excited to announce that Passmores House will be expanding its rehab facilities with an addition of...
Castle Craig: it’s time to leave addiction behind
Residential rehab facility in the heart of the Scottish Borders treating people suffering from addiction since 1988.
ISO 9001: Rated ‘Outstanding’
Castle Craig is an HIS...