by Annemarie Ward | Nov 12, 2024 | News
Are you passionate about ensuring that those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction have access to effective, compassionate treatment in Scotland? The Right to Recovery Bill consultation offers a vital opportunity to shape policy that could make treatment more...
by Annemarie Ward | Nov 12, 2024 | News
This report provides an in-depth analysis of both the state of the addiction sector in Scotland and the first three years of FAVOR UK’s advocacy project, a vital lifeline for individuals and families affected by substance use. It highlights both the groundbreaking...
by Annemarie Ward | Nov 6, 2024 | News
By Annemarie Ward There’s something extraordinary about bringing women together—a palpable energy that fosters healing, unity, and empowerment. This October, FAVOR UK hosted the Women’s Healing Retreat at the serene Netherurd Garden House in the Scottish...
by Annemarie Ward | Oct 23, 2024 | News
The drug death crisis across the UK remains one of the most pressing public health challenges of our time. The recent statistics for 2023 from Scotland, and England and Wales, reveal stark differences between the two nations. As someone deeply committed...
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 29, 2024 | News
The UK is in the midst of a public health emergency: synthetic opioids like fentanyl and nitazenes are claiming lives at an alarming rate. These substances are not just another challenge in the ongoing struggle against addiction—they represent a deadly escalation....
by Annemarie Ward | Sep 23, 2024 | News
It’s disheartening, though sadly not surprising, to see that the significant findings from the Rehabilitation for Addicted Prisoners Trust (RAPt) programme (now Forward Trust) have long been overlooked, especially given the proven success of 12-step abstinence-based...
