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[Change Grow Live @changegrowlive]

“Every death is a devastation for a number of people, for a family...many times they're preventable.”

Our Harm Reduction Lead Peter Furlong was recently on @NakedScientists podcast discussing nitazenes and the harm caused by them.

Full podcast here: 🎙️

https://t.co/MpMbcHnFgt

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

We have an exciting new job role in the service for a partnerships lead. This a varied role which includes managing our social media channels and building networks between partner agencies. https://t.co/BSSoinTJzj

[Addiction Family Support @AFS_Charity]

We understand the stress that can be caused by being affected by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, our free helpline is available at 0300 888 3853.

#StressAwarenessMonth

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

New Job Opportunities in our Reading service. If you are interested in joining us then please follow the link below where you can find all our latest vacancies.
https://t.co/LvtLkkgziP

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

Come along to the Reading Jobs Fair @readingtownhall to find out all our latest Recovery jobs and volunteer roles in the service. We are here till 1pm today. #jobsfair

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

Wonderful to see so many attend our workshop last week on Improving resilience and Motivation delivered by staff @RecoveryCompass #partnershipworking

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

If you use Launchpad Reading or our service then every second Monday of the month we run an extra session of our mindfulness and Acupuncture at Launchpad Life Skills.

Join us at 135 Cardiff Road, Reading, RG1 8JF from 10am till 11am on Monday 12th of February.

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

We had a fantastic workshop from Compass today where they spoke about the benefits of CBT.

Our next workshop from them will be on the 23rd February.

[Change Grow Live - Birmingham @CGLBirmingham]

Did you know you can get a free HIV self-sampling test kit delivered to your door?

Testing for HIV is free, quick & easy. Mark this year’s National #HIVTestingWeekby ordering a free kit, which will be delivered directly to you 👇https://t.co/puUkkIgjMk

[Change Grow Live @changegrowlive]

⚠️#DrugAlert: Vapes containing synthetic cannabinoids (SCRA - Spice)

Vape pens containing a synthetic cannabinoid often known as Spice have led to people being taken to hospital in London recently. (1/4)

[Change Grow Live @changegrowlive]

Nitazene self-test strips are now on their way to all Change Grow Live drug and alcohol services! With priority given to areas where nitazenes may be more prevalent, all services will be able to restock their tests regularly and offer you support. 💜

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

Another successful workshop delivered by @RecoveryCompass today alongside one of our team.

We are so pleased to be announcing new workshops coming at the end of February.

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

It was great to have @RecoveryCompass in today to start the workshops around Addiction, Dependency and Recovery. These sessions will be on the 1st and 8th Feb, and open to everyone in the Reading area. Please register online at: https://t.co/29BRirFtGi

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

Open to all that use our service, please join us next Wednesday 24th January at Barista and Beyond, 5 Alfred St, Reading for our service user feedback event. Coffee will be provided. #community

[Change Grow Live @changegrowlive]

⚠️#DrugAlert: Fake diazepam

Fake diazepam has been in circulation for a while but a batch has been identified as having dangerous synthetic opioids in such as Metonitazene, along with Bromazolam and Pregabalin. (1/3

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

Really excited to have @RecoveryCompass deliver three - session workshops every week starting the 25th January. Find out more by visiting and registering on the Compass website.
https://t.co/Z4iXtXO32C

[Change Grow Live @changegrowlive]

“I don't even consider myself to be in recovery anymore”.

In today’s #BelieveInPeople story, we spoke to Simon, a Recovery Worker at Change Grow Live, who shared how he is now in his dream job.

Read Simon’s story at: https://t.co/2122dice34

[Alcohol Change UK @AlcoholChangeUK]

Our Official Cocktails of #DryJanuary, @drinkmocktails are offering an amazing 20% off on their website during Dry January®.

Click the link below and use DRYJAN20 at checkout to get your discount.

https://t.co/64Lf5O6SQZ

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

Are you a BACP registered or accredited counsellor (to a minimum of level 4) or a second-year counselling student on a level 4 (or above) diploma? We are looking for Counsellors who could spare a few hours a week for our charity. Interested? Apply below:

https://t.co/0nJbcvZPX0

[changegrowlivereading @cglreading]

We were so grateful to receive a large donation from Tilehurst Crafters Club. The bags are filled with things that have been loving crafted over the past few months and will be given out to our outreach clients over the Christmas period.