A mother’s journey to secure a correct Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder diagnosis for her son has become a powerful catalyst for change, highlighting the urgent need for improved awareness and support systems across Australia. Angelene Bruce’s experience navigating the healthcare system to obtain an FASD diagnosis when her son was four years old reveals both...
In a defiant stand against Big Tobacco, Big Alcohol, Big Cannabis, and pro-drug legalisers masquerading as harm reductionists, leaders from Africa and Asia are gathering at All Saints Cathedral this week for the Afri-Asia drug prevention summit, which organisers call a watershed moment in the fight for drug use prevention and recovery. The Afri-Asia drug...
Action on Smoking & Health (ASH), Britain’s leading anti-smoking charity, has unveiled its most ambitious strategic plan yet, setting bold targets to dramatically reduce smoking rates and create a tobacco-free generation. The ASH tobacco strategy 2025 document, published in August 2025, outlines a comprehensive roadmap designed to free more people from the harms of tobacco...
The presidential proclamation for National Addiction Recovery Month has delivered a powerful message of hope and determination, reinforcing the Administration’s unwavering commitment to supporting millions of Americans affected by substance abuse disorders. This September observance serves as a critical reminder that while addiction devastates communities across the nation, recovery remains not only possible but achievable...
The landscape of tobacco control in England has undergone remarkable transformation, with stop smoking services England delivering unprecedented results that demonstrate the power of comprehensive community-based intervention programmes. Recent statistics reveal a success story that extends far beyond mere numbers, representing thousands of lives reclaimed and communities strengthened through dedicated support networks. Record-Breaking Success Rates...
Every year on 20th September, communities worldwide pause to recognise extraordinary dedication. They celebrate those working tirelessly in addiction services. National Addiction Professionals Day serves as a beacon of appreciation. It honours countless individuals who dedicate their careers to supporting others on their journey towards wellness. The History Behind the Recognition Established in 1992 by...
Currently, hospitality professionals across Scotland are being encouraged to embrace sobriety throughout October as part of an innovative wellness initiative targeting the industry’s demanding culture. Furthermore, the OctSober campaign, spearheaded by industry charity Hospitality Health, aims to support Scottish hospitality staff whilst simultaneously raising vital funds for workplace wellness programmes across the sector. Coach Brings...
Social work teams across England are revolutionising their approach to supporting vulnerable communities by incorporating addiction recovery methods pioneered by Alcoholics Anonymous and similar programmes. The innovative strategy forms part of the Changing Futures project, which targets up to 400,000 people in England facing multiple challenges including substance dependency, homelessness, mental illness, domestic violence and...
Sheffield Cathedral will host Sheffield recovery month events throughout September, featuring a memorial service and stories exhibition designed to support those affected by addiction whilst celebrating journeys of transformation and healing. The cathedral’s programme demonstrates its commitment to serving as “A Place for All People” through events that acknowledge both the challenges and successes within...
Parents across the UK recognise a troubling reality: whilst they would never dream of serving alcohol to their young children in the garden, broadcasters serve up countless alcohol advertisements during family viewing time every single day. This relentless stream of television and digital marketing represents a calculated strategy by profit-driven industries to influence young minds...