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[…] older people are drinking to ‘harmful or mildly dependent levels’ says Older people and alcohol: a practice guide for health and social care.   ‘Older people seeking treatment for alcohol use are often in poor health and have a range of complex social, health and other care needs associated with their substance use,’ said […]

[…] exchanges that offer free naloxone has been launched by Turning Point and Somerset Council. (The DDN Conference 2023): Cranstoun’s Worcestershire service talk about their peer-led naloxone team, PACKS – ‘peer- assisted community knowledge and support’. Search for naloxone distribution and harm reduction vacancies on DDN jobs Read more on harm reduction and naloxone distribution in our archive.

[…] in the British Judo Council open nationals. Volunteering with Addaction and judo are my life now. I run some of the charity’s mutual aid groups, prep for treatment groups and am a mentor to new clients. I’m also volunteering at Chy, running the introductions group for people who are in their first four weeks […]

[…] the guide Spotlights Editorials Rehab News Directory Cool for Broadway Lodge Chris Difford of Squeeze is throwing himself into his role as the charity’s new patron Leading treatment centre Broadway Lodge in Weston-super-Mare is delighted to announce that double Ivor Novello award-winning lyricist Chris Difford has been appointed as its patron. Chris Difford is […]

[…] pool of job-seekers. Our recruitment pages carry the latest vacancies in the sector. We publish specialist supplements and guides on wider health issues as well as a section devoted to residential treatment, helping individuals find the best service for them. Please contact us to find out more.     DDN (Drink and Drugs News Magazine)

[…] across all complexity levels and be able to work across London,  providing flexibility and resilience against changing demand. You will also deliver services which enhance access to treatment as well as providing additional support and guidance meeting the needs of those people on probation whose substance use disorders often co-occur alongside other mental illnesses […]

[…] and peer-led drop-ins. This blog was originally published by The Forward Trust. You can read the original post here. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by The Forward Trust

[…] But they are already enjoying the reality of joined-up working – particularly (despite some initial trepidation) with their commissioners. In Leeds the community drugs services have coordinated their treatment citywide, involving GPs, mental health, housing and employment services and DIP employees, as well as drug workers. They talk about the benefits of listening, learning and sharing best […]

[…] stark evidence under its nose. We know life’s tough out there at the moment. This is our eighth anniversary issue and during that time we’ve seen the treatment landscape change beyond recognition. Let’s hope our sector’s expertise takes its place alongside value for money in the new Public Health England.   Read magazine here […]

[…] fine-tune their skills to deliver the best service to our clients or learners. Read the full blog post here. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by The Forward Trust

[…] To find out more, please visit wearewithyou.org.uk DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by WithYou Jake Sinetos, Service Manager at Re-Frame Nadine Hendrie, trail manager from the University of Kent

[…] of an ‘outcome document’ that has been greeted with dismay by some campaigners, who branded it ‘disconnected from reality’. UNODC remains committed to promoting approaches to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and reintegration that are ‘rooted in evidence, science, public health and human rights’, Fedotov stated, adding that it would work to ‘ensure access to controlled […]

[…] our community that have many strengths and attributes which we recognise and celebrate. Read the full blog post here. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by Social Interest Group

[…] but among society as a whole of “why shouldn’t older people be allowed to enjoy themselves?”’ But what we know from definitive and robust reviews is that older people tend to do much better in terms of treatment and recovery than younger people. So it’s never too late.’  DDN older drinkers Tony rao dry january

[…] Smoking support in Hammersmith & Fulham today. This blog was originally published by Turning Point. You can read the original post here. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by Turning Point

[…] posters features harm reduction activist and regular DDN conference volunteer Lee Collingham. ‘I was losing friends and going to funerals. They were poorly attended and the word heroin was omitted – there was shame,’ he said. ‘It’s all about educating the public and until we’ve got a full national programme for naloxone provision it’s […]

[…] practice of prayer and meditation. Mike Sarson is founder of the charity east- West detox which offers a unique choice of holistic interventions for the prevention and treatment of addiction including meditation for relapse prevention. Mike worked as a Counsellor with the Berkshire nHS Community drugs and alcohol team for 18 years before setting […]

[…] attempted suicide since age 12.   The original article was created by Turning Point and is available here. DDN is an independent publication funded by advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with some of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. Find out more here. graphic showing young people with PTS

[…] specific amendment aimed at enabling prison leavers to start apprenticeships whilst in prison. Read the full blog post here. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by The Forward Trust

[…] and offered me tough love, but supported me.  Read how Neil turned his life around here. ——– DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This article first appeared on the Turning Point Blog.  

[…] article at www.phoenix-futures.org.uk ———– DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by Phoenix Futures, and first appeared on their site. Read this and more article like it on www.phoenix-futures.org.uk […]

[…] is always conscious of what is around him. Read the full blog post here. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by Social Interest Group. Not all heroes have capes

[…] number of policies are in place that equate this to possession of a controlled drug. Read the full blog post here. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by Release

[…] care access and likely be passed between multiple services. Read the full blog post here. DDN magazine is a free publication self-funded through advertising. We are proud to work in partnership with many of the leading charities and treatment providers in the sector. This content was created by Turning Point Close up of holding hands

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