by Annemarie Ward | May 30, 2017 | News
One of the gifts of recovery is enjoying the rights and responsibilities of being a productive & contributing member of society. One of the benefits of being an active citizen in the UK is being able to vote. You can register here:...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 26, 2017 | Uncategorised
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 Annemarie Ward | May 24, 2017 | News
Faces and Voices of Recovery UK annual conference 2017 (In partnership with the University of Chester) Friday September 8th 2017 Salvation Army Citadel Raikes Parade Blackpool FY1 4EL. “Our recovery stories have power and hope” When people share their...
by Annemarie Ward | May 24, 2017 | News
We have just received the first note of Interest for the 2018 UK Recovery Walk. You can down load it here. 2018 recovery walk Sheffield Note of Interest. If you are interested in also bidding for the UK recovery walk for 2018 please find more information on how to do...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 23, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
Buprenorphine/naloxone is a combination medicine used to treat opioid dependence. It works in the brain and nervous system to help prevent withdrawal symptoms in someone who has stopped taking opiates. Buprenorphine is an agonist that can prevent symptoms and suppress...
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...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 23, 2017 | Resources, Topics, Treatment
Buprenorphine is used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to help people reduce or stop the use of heroin or other opiates. It has been available in Europe as a treatment for heroin/opioid dependence since 1996. Buprenorphine is an opioid-receptor partial agonist...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 23, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
Detox is moving from your regular drug use to no drug use, with the help of various medications. There are different types of detox. The types of substances having been abused as well as the withdrawal symptoms experienced will influence which type of detox is...
by Sorcha Montgomery | May 8, 2017 | Topics, Treatment
WHAT IS REHAB? Inpatient rehabs are intensive, residential treatment programs designed to treat serious addictions. Patients stay at a clinic in a controlled environment with 24-hour medical and emotional support. During inpatient treatment, residents are able to...
