Overlooked Success: The Untapped Potential of RAPt’s 12-Step Programme in Reducing Reoffending
It’s disheartening, though sadly not surprising, to see that the significant findings from the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust (RAPt) programme (now Forward Trust) have long been overlooked, especially given the proven success of 12-step abstinence-based...
Join the Board of Faces & Voices of Recovery UK!
Do you care deeply about addiction recovery? Do you have brilliant ideas but no place to share them? Can you help us grow and keep changing the world? Then we want you! At Faces & Voices of Recovery UK, we’re on a mission to transform the narrative around...
The Evolution of Recovery Advocacy: The Shifts and Challenges in Harm Reduction
When the work of our charity started back in 2009, we were driven by a vision to bridge the gap between harm reduction and recovery. It was critical to establish a continuum of care that started with harm reduction strategies and smoothly transitioned into recovery....
Scotland’s “Experts” and the Decriminalisation Debate: A Critical Reflection
In any profession, staying informed about global developments is essential. Yet, in Scotland, so-called experts are pushing for drug decriminalisation with alarming zeal, despite questionable evidence backing their stance—a narrative that some media outlets seem eager...
System Failure: A Crucial Opportunity to Break the Cycle in Addiction Treatment
“Listening to @MaggieOliverUK on @AndrewGold_ok podcast was a stark reminder of the pervasive issues of misuse of power and lack of accountability within our public systems. You can watch the interview here. The concerns Maggie raised about the inadequacies of...
Passing the Torch: The Next Phase in the Fight for Recovery and Advocacy.
Five years ago, I embarked on my first pilgrimage to Medjugorje, returning with a powerful phrase resonating in my mind: “You keep talking, we keep dying.” This phrase became the catalyst for a campaign that deeply shaped my life. While this endeavor was...
Drugs Legalisation: Over 200 NGOs Funded by One Man – Part 2.
Drugs Legalisation & Decriminalisation: Over 200 NGOs Funded by One Man Research by Deirdre Boyd 2016 , Updated July 2024 by Annemarie Ward From 19-21 April 2016, the United Nations held a General Assembly Special Session on the world drug problem and policy,...
Transformative and Timely: King’s Speech Ignites Hope for Comprehensive Recovery Support
By Anne Marie Ward In today’s King’s Speech (17th July), the introduction of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill marked a significant moment for us at FAVOR UK. This bill, emphasising the enhancement of housing quality and accessibility, addresses a core...