Adaptation and Addiction

Addiction is an adaptation and not an identity. Let’s look beyond the figural addiction to understand the ground it emerged from.

[Adaptation and Addiction @beyondsymptom]

A more relational approach to understanding addiction as an adaptation will lead us to it only a greater awareness and empathy but hopefully prevention when we think of the intergenerational impact.

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

‘The recent National Suicide Prevention Strategy initiated by the former UK government identified gambling as one of just six risk factors for suicide at a population level’

Much needed study to help us understand and develop around population health and gambling harm.

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

This marketing assault on the population is relentless and we seem to be sleepwalking into yet another #PublicHealth crisis. We can’t continue where profit is placed above #PopulationHealth @ADPHUK @UKHSA @AliceWiseman11 @NHS_APA @HBowdenJonesOBE @ClaireCNWL @GambleWithLives

[Adaptation and Addiction @beyondsymptom]

#MentalHealthMatters

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

21 years ago my life reached a critical point, and thanks to the kindness, compassion, wisdom and sometimes relentlessness of amazing people, the door to a better life was kept ajar for when I was ready to walk through it.

Thanks for leaving the light on

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

Looking forward to delivering the workshop with @angecarr - using our trauma aware training and combining with a integrative relational way of understanding and processing addiction as an adaptation. #CuriousNotCritical https://t.co/h8stUy6gdE

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

Really informative webinar looking at how we ask questions around gambling in adult social care. Needing to be sensitive but not compliant with meta-communication of stigma and shame @shwardle @caznoz @hscwru #Stigma #TimeToTalk

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

Looking forward to the #APAconf2023 and listening to Paul represent @WMGamblingHarms as well as his holistic insight from many different services he has worked with. #NotMyStigma

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

It’s great to work with such passionate people and a great day seeing another service go live to reach more people across the regions #EastOfEngland @BeckyHa24553029 @HBowdenJonesOBE @ClaireCNWL @mukyo65 @DannyHames @howardking15 @MehaffeyAlex @Taj_Inclusion

[West Midlands Gambling Harms Clinic @WMGamblingHarms]

🎤 "It's never too late to make a change. Sometimes you think 'what's the point' because you feel that things are bad and there's nothing to recover from. But it's never too late" 🎤

👇 You can start your change today with support 👇

https://t.co/OiRCsxTtCV

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

Powerful start to the day @HBowdenJonesOBE ,at the #CAGR2023 “The statutory levy must go ahead in April has planned, this will allow investment in research, treatment and support” - the more we learn & invest, the less the impact on people, families & communities will be felt.

[TheGrowingEdge @The_GrowingEdge]

In #Wokingham today with @Cranstoun_org team looking at reflective practice through a trauma awareness lens. Looking forward to the rich conversation from the team & their years of lived experience working in the addiction sector, helping people make meaning. #CuriousNotCritical

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

Bronfenbrenner recognized there are multiple aspects of a developing child’s life that interacts with and affects the child. His work looked beyond individual development, taking into account wider influencing factors and the context (or ecology) of development -

[AlchDrugService @AlcoholDrugServ]

If you’re struggling with alcohol misuse, you are not alone. Right now, more than 1.1 million men and women are dependent on alcohol (6% of men and 2% of women nationally).

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

@ADPHUK #Manifesto - The UK’s health is declining and health inequalities are widening…. Most concerningly, people in the least deprived areas of the country can expect to live 19 more years in good health, compared to those in the most deprived areas. https://t.co/GBaq3zahaa

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

@ActionChallenge #JurassicCoast #OneDay100K for @SandsUK - 2 weeks to go and the training continues - thank you everyone for your positive messages and kindness so far, please do donate if you can 👉 https://t.co/1mnms2v4dW

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

Thanks to @AnnaCollinson , helping to raise awareness of #GamblingHarms on @BBCNewsnight with our team @WMGamblingHarms . This issue is not emerging, it’s here now in our communities. #HumanityFirst and action needed from the white paper release today - https://t.co/klpVXxqI04

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

Reflective day at the @WMGamblingHarms hub. Talking with the team, Anna-luisa and @DrAddictions about the beginning of the new service. #TimeToTalk about gambling and lift the #Stigma to make accessing support the same as any #healthcare option. 👉 https://t.co/klpVXxqI04

[🎙 Andy Ryan 🎙 @In_to_recovery]

@WMGamblingHarms support is available across the #WestMidlands region. Scan the code and get in touch with our team if you need support with any problems you may be experiencing with gambling- #StigmaKills so let’s be #CuriousNotCritical

[MorningMeditation @MorningMedi2020]

#BeautifulWorld - a good view for a moment of reflection and thought. Where are you today? Share you views #MorningMeditation

[Lily Lewis @Lilyellewis]

The dedication @carlenefirmin and the @C_S_Network team have to justice is outstanding. Their achievements for society defines social justice. On top of this all- they hold public services accountable to harm they cause. The push back they receive for is despicable.