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...

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 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 Borders,...

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...

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....

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...

Do you care deeply about addiction recovery? Do you have brilliant ideas but no place to share them? Can you help us grow and keep changing the world? Then we want you! At Faces & Voices of Recovery UK, we’re on a mission to transform the narrative around...

When the work of our charity started back in 2009, we were driven by a vision to bridge the gap between harm reduction and recovery. It was critical to establish a continuum of care that started with harm reduction strategies and smoothly transitioned into recovery....

In any profession, staying informed about global developments is essential. Yet, in Scotland, so-called experts are pushing for drug decriminalisation with alarming zeal, despite questionable evidence backing their stance—a narrative that some media outlets seem eager...