'Heroin saved my life' Society thinks that substances are destroying people but for some it's the solution to their problem. Kindness & compassion can start the recovery process #AAW24 #Drugsky

‘Addiction Affects Everyone BUT Recovery Is Possible’

takingactiononaddiction.org.uk
Addiction Awareness Week 2024

@FAVORUK, @Kaleidoscope68, @Musicsupport_uk, @NacoaUK, @PhoenixFutures1, @steps2recovery2, @AmysFoundation, @ForwardTrust

#AAW24 #sober #RecoveryPosse

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Addiction can affect anybody. Any person or service has an ability to support someone to access the support they need. It starts with #Kindness notice the PERSON not the behaviour. Behaviours are communication #AAW24 #Drugsky

Addiction affects everybody. The stigma within society often makes ppl think that if a person has used substances a long time they will never recover & death is inevitable. Recovery is possible at any stage #AAW24 #Drugsky

Addictions Awareness Week #AAW24 Problems with #Alcohol and #Drugs can affect anybody at any time. Everybody knows somebody. Help is available if you need it. Reach out & be that change for someone #Drugsky

It's Addiction Awareness Week. As a team we support our clinicians to ensure people in our care experiencing problematic substance use & their families are supported. Right support at the right time. We need to see the person not the behaviour #EveryLifeMatters
#AAW24 #Drugsky

Dominic Matteo admits that his move to Blackburn Rovers 20 years ago coincided with his biggest problem gambling issues, but recently returned to their Academy to help their U21 + U18 squads learn from his mistakes + recovery as part of our valuable EFL-wide programme.

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“Addiction is the inability to sit with oneself.”

A courageous conversation.

@thelilyallen.bsky.social in conversation w/ Bryony Gordon.

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People say that advocacy and self-advocacy are a big part of what it takes to be able to lead good lives...

This week is Advocacy Awareness week and is recognizing the impact of advocacy #AAW24 #AdvocacyWorks #SelfAdvocacyWorks #goodlives

Recovery gave my life a second chance."

Kelly is a volunteer, and ex-resident, at our recovery house for young women, Amy's Place.

This #AddictionAwarenessWeek we want everyone to know that #RecoveryIsPossible. And that you too can find a full life, free from drugs and alcohol.

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Addiction affects everybody. It has a huge impact on families. Family & friends can access support even if their loved one is not in treatment. Family support can empower them to recover their own life & can help their loved one. For support see Scottish Families www.sfad.org.uk
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Next week is Advocacy Awareness week! The theme is 'Impact of Advocacy'.

NDTi have lots of free resources on their website that you can share on social media.

Why not write a blog or record a video about how advocacy/self advocacy has made a difference in your life?
#AAW24 #SelfAdvocacyWorks

As the UK's Addiction Awareness Week reaches a crescendo, there are few people who better embody this year's theme of ‘Addiction affects everybody, but recovery is possible’ than EPIC consultant Megan Vanderson.

Read her powerful story of recovery: bit.ly/EPICxMeganAA...

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Were joining Police Scotland #HarmPrevention team for Addiction Awareness Week. Looks like an interesting day #AAW24 #Drugsky

Were joining Police Scotland #HarmPrevention team for Addiction Awareness Week. Looks like an interesting day #AAW24