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The Illusion of Safety: How Nitazenes Expose the Flaws in Drug Checking Services
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...
Clarified Response to SDF’s Concerns on the Right to Recovery Bill
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. Below is...
The Right to Recovery Bill: A Beacon of Hope for Comprehensive Addiction Treatment in Scotland
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...
Yet Another Call for Change: Critique of Scottish Drug Policy Amidst Rising Deaths
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 most...
Unveiling Scotland’s Sudden Death Crisis – A Live Presentation Event
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...
It’s not too late to stop the MUP Pet Show
It's not to late you can write to local MSP & Councillors here https://writetothem.com Use this as a template " #NoToMUP#LobbyyourMSP Dear [MP's Name], I write to express my concerns regarding the outcomes of the Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) policy on alcohol in...
Scotland’s Urgent Call for Reform: How the Lack of Transparent Drug Death Investigations Impacts Public Health and Police
In Scotland, the absence of a comprehensive system akin to the Coroners' system in England and Wales raises questions about the accuracy of drug death statistics. In Scotland cause of death is investigated and assessed by the Crown Office and Procurator Service...
Sponsorship is now open for 2024.
Our sponsorship packages offer a unique opportunity to align your brand with a cause that resonates deeply within communities. By sponsoring the UK Recovery Walk, you're not just supporting an event; you're investing in a movement that champions hope and recovery....
Recovery Community Organisation Toolkit
The Recovery Community Organisation (RCO) Toolkit serves as a comprehensive guide for organisations involved in addiction recovery. This resource encompasses a range of valuable tools, strategies, and best practices designed to empower and enhance the effectiveness of...
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UK Recovery Month Toolkit
What is Recovery Month? Now in its 32nd year, Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who are managing other health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and heart disease. Each...
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UK Recovery Walk Shrewsbury 2018 Brochure
Here it is folks - This Years UK Recovery Walk Brochure. All the info you need for this years walk. Please down load it here. ukrwfinal2
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
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Faces & Voices of Recovery UK Annual Report 2016/17
This report aims to make clear our achievements as a membership body and in aspiring to lead a UK Recovery Movement. We are transparent and open in the way we operate and where we need to make more progress and be realistic in our expectations we clearly state this....
Annual Report 2015-2016
Annual Report 2015-2016. Our Annual Report is our one opportunity each year to draw attention to the work we are proud of and to share with you our hope & optimism going forward. A message from the Chair of Trustees Our aims Our vision Review of 2015-16 Recovery...
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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