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FAVOR UK Christmas Message 2021
I have worked in this field for over 2 decades. I have worked across the length & breadth of the UK. During that time, on the ground in service delivery, operations management & strategic planning regionally, nationally & even internationally. I am...
The Right to Recovery Bill Consultation Response
Please feel free to use a s much or as little of the suggested responses below a syou like and please share with your friends and family to also respons. The more responses we have the better. ll responses should be received no later than 11.59pm on Wednesday...
Addictions, Poverty, Housing and Homelessness – We have rights, Right?
Addictions, Poverty, Housing and Homelessness – we have rights, right? Over the last 2 years our campaign work has taken us in directions we never expected. One of those paths led to working with new partners, including Shelter Scotland, to ensure people suffering...
Drug Deaths kicked into the long grass again
Of Course another year of hand wringing, statements, nice words & Drug Deaths have been kicked into the long grass yet again. Why? Because of the class of people who are dying. The national figures say it's our people in the poorest parts of Scotland that are 18...
We are hiring
Are you looking for a new challenge and opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives and communities? We have the following new and exciting roles: Operations Manager and 2 x Support and Advocacy Advisors. Advocating for those in addiction in...
Responding to the ONS data on drug related deaths today
Responding to the ONS data on drug related deaths today, Annemarie Ward, CEO at FAVOUR UK, said: “Across the UK Alcohol & other drug related deaths is at epidemic proportions & A public health emergency should be declared and be responded to as such. “COVID-19...
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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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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
2016 Walk Booklet
Feel free to download this years walk booklet Here FAVOR UK Recovery Walk 2016
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