by Annemarie Ward | Sep 2, 2024 | News
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...
by Annemarie Ward | Aug 11, 2024 | News
“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...
by Annemarie Ward | Aug 6, 2024 | News
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...
by Annemarie Ward | Jul 19, 2024 | News
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,...
by Annemarie Ward | Jul 17, 2024 | News
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...
by Annemarie Ward | Jun 1, 2024 | News
Drug testing services have been promoted as a way to enhance safety among recreational drug users, but Nitazenes—a new and exceedingly dangerous class of synthetic opioids—expose the severe limitations of this approach. As festival season approaches, the false sense...
by Annemarie Ward | May 23, 2024 | News
The Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) has raised several reservations about the Right to Recovery Bill. While some concerns reflect genuine caution, many appear to stem from misunderstandings or misinterpretations of the Bill’s intent and function & PROVISIONS....
by Annemarie Ward | May 15, 2024 | News
Today WEDNESDAY THE 15TH OF MAY marks a critical turning point in our long battle for genuine reform in addiction recovery services. After five relentless years of advocacy, the Right to Recovery Bill will finally confront Parliament. This milestone belongs not just...
by Annemarie Ward | May 2, 2024 | News
Statement from Annemarie Ward, CEO of Recovery Charity FavorUK on“Scottish drug deaths rise of 11% in latest figures published” “The relentless rise in drug-related deaths in Scotland is more than a crisis; it’s a resounding indictment of a system that fails its...
by Annemarie Ward | Apr 11, 2024 | News
Scotland Confronts a Silent Emergency In the lush landscapes and vibrant communities of Scotland, a crisis is quietly unfolding—a crisis of sudden, avoidable deaths that shake the foundations of families and society. At the heart of this emergency are the drug-related...
