by Annemarie Ward | Jan 25, 2021 | News, Resources
We thought it would be useful to put this guidance in our news section as well as our resource section for ease of find. Mutual aid groups are a source of structure and continuing support for people seeking recovery from alcohol or drug dependence, and for those...
by Annemarie Ward | Jan 21, 2021 | News
Glasgow, Scotland – SISCO and FAVOR Scotland are pleased to announce the development of a new joint campaign, titled: “Unheard Voices.” Annemarie Ward and Natalie Logan MacLean both bring extensive knowledge to this campaign, and will be using this...
by Annemarie Ward | Jan 21, 2021 | News
Wednesday 21st January 2021 #youkeeptalkingwekeepdying In light of today’s Parliament announcement by the First Minister, in promising a health and person-centred based approach to drug policy. We would like to say: To everyone who has campaigned...
by Annemarie Ward | Dec 10, 2020 | News, Resources
Yet again we find ourselves advocating for residential treatment & also the claims that there is no evidence base for it or 12 steps. We do hope if you find yourself having to do this over & over again like us that you will find this page useful as a pointer...
by Annemarie Ward | Nov 3, 2020 | News
The COVID19 pandemic affected drug and alcohol providers across Wales, forcing them to completely re-design service provision in a relatively short timescale. The implications of this were vast. Clinical interventions such as BBV testing, urine testing and sexual...
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 23, 2020 | News
Stories of Love, Loss and Hope’ documents the impact of drug related deaths contrasted with positive stories of recovery. #youkeeptalkingwekeepdying Throughout this document you will find examples of both overt & covert stigma. ...