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Drug Consumption Rooms in Scotland
A closer look FAVOR UK suggested the establishment of Drug Consumption Rooms (DCRs) as one or our 23 recommendations to the Scottish Government in 2019, in our report - Working together to challenge stigma & save lives but cautioned: " We recommend medically...
Learning to discern entails humbly attuning our ears & softening our hearts
Since we began emulating the work of FAVOR in America, back in 2009, we have learned a great deal about the addiction sector and its very different dynamics across the UK, as well as in other areas of the world. Since we first started organising &...
Advocacy Project 6 Month Report
In 2021 we made the case despite substantial opposition & were awarded via the Corra foundation funding to deliver what we believe was a desperately needed advocacy service. Our belief & need has been proved greater than we anticipated. Without any real launch...
Bidding Process open to host the UK Recovery Walk
We are now open to notes of interest and applications for the hosting of The UK Recovery Walk in 2023. Bidding Process for to Host the UK Recovery Walk Applying to host The UK Recovery Walk is a two-step process: Note Of InterestBidding Specification...
5 Point Pledge for Election Candidates
Its really simple, Alcohol and other drugs related death across the UK is deeply worrying with the leading cause of deaths for people aged 20-49 being due to addiction and mental ill health. Sadly, there are 70 alcohol-related deaths & at least 17 Drug related...
The Shortcoming is in me, NOT the programme!
I have navigated the 12-step community for nearly two decades, and in that time I have witnessed countless people and families being returned to health. These many life changing events have placed me in a position where I can never doubt the efficacy of the 12-step...
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Treatment: Buprenorphine
Buprenorphine is used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people reduce or stop the use of heroin or other opiates. It has been available in Europe as a treatment for heroin/opioid dependence since 1996. Buprenorphine is an opioid-receptor partial agonist...
Treatment: Types of Detox
Detox is moving from your regular drug use to no drug use, with the help of various medications. There are different types of detox. The types of substances having been abused as well as the withdrawal symptoms experienced will influence which type of detox is...
Treatment: Rehabilitation
WHAT IS REHAB? Inpatient rehabs are intensive, residential treatment programs designed to treat serious addictions. Patients stay at a clinic in a controlled environment with 24-hour medical and emotional support. During inpatient treatment, residents are able to...
Opioid Painkiller Dependency
What is Opioid Painkiller Dependence? Opioid Painkiller Dependence (OPD) is a physical addiction to prescription, and or over the counter painkillers. Opioid painkiller dependence is a long-term medical condition — and one that can be treated effectively. Many people...
Choosing Recovery
Recovery means different things to different people, and everybody’s recovery is different. Recovery is never out of reach, no matter how hopeless your situation seems. Change is possible with the right treatment and support – even if you’ve tried and failed before....
Emergency Help
Here’s what you need to know should you ever have to help a person who’s having a bad reaction to a drug or overdosing. Following these steps could save their life. What to look out for AnxiousTensePanickyOverheated and dehydratedDrowsy, orHaving difficulty with...
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Annual Report 2016
A massive thanks to everyone who came along on the day to our AGM & Host winners Party on Friday in The Brink, Liverpool. A special thanks to Kathleen Reilly who went beyond and above the call of duty helping to organise all the fundraising & support acts....
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Vote for either Middlesbrough or Luton for UK Recovery Walk 2019
The bids are in. Hi everyone the vote is going out to the general public this year as well as our membership. We hope you will share the page and help raise awareness so that as many people as possible will get the opportunity to decide where the UK Recovery Walk will...
UK Recovery Walk Planning Update February 2018
Please see this months February planning update by clicking on the link here UK Recovery Walk Planning Update - February
UK Recovery Walk Compendium
Please click here on the Compendium to see a collection of stories from the UK Recovery Walks since their inception in 2009. The compendium is a real celebration of the walks that have taken place up until now. We hope you enjoy reading about some of the memories we...
UK Recovery Walk Planning Update January 2018
Please click the link below to see our planning update and get in touch if you want to get involved UK Recovery Walk Planning Update - January Download The Recovery Walk Planning Meeting Poster
YOUR Logo & Strap Line for UK Recovery Walk 2018
For all the info about this years walk please go to the Shrewsbury page here
The 9th UK Recovery Walk Blackpool 2017 Brochure #UKRW17
Please down load this years Brochure for all the info you will need for The 9th UK Recovery Walk. See you all soon. Blackpool 2017 final Brochure ONLINE
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