by Annemarie Ward | Jan 25, 2021 | News, Resources
We thought it would be useful to put this guidance in our news section as well as our resource section for ease of find. Mutual aid groups are a source of structure and continuing support for people seeking recovery from alcohol or drug dependence, and for those...
by Annemarie Ward | Dec 14, 2020 | Resources
It is our hope that Scotland will adopt & learn form this work especially in the context of having 3 times the amount of deaths than England. We suggest that this ground work has helped considerably down south at all levels from on the ground to commissioning...
by Annemarie Ward | Dec 10, 2020 | News, Resources
Yet again we find ourselves advocating for residential treatment & also the claims that there is no evidence base for it or 12 steps. We do hope if you find yourself having to do this over & over again like us that you will find this page useful as a pointer...
by Annemarie Ward | Feb 8, 2019 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
Here is a brilliant consumers guide to using Buvidal please download it by clicking Depot Bupe consumer guide Informaton includes Treatment options, Cost, How it works, Dosing options Injections, and depots Pros and cons, Setting yourself up for success, Starting...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 26, 2017 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
Medication is used in a number of different ways to help with alcohol and drug dependency. Effective treatment comes in different shapes and sizes and encompasses a range of treatments and services which help people overcome their dependency and reduce the physical...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 23, 2017 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
Methadone is a medication used in medication-assisted treatment to help people reduce or stop taking heroin or other opioids. Methadone has been used in Europe since the 1960’s to treat people who are addicted to heroin and opioid pain medicines. Methadone, a...