UK's leading charity responding to gas and solvent use (the intentional inhalation of gases and solvents): supporting young people, families and communities.
Do you, or a loved one, need support for #nitrous or butane use to take the first steps to recovery? We are here to offer free 1:1 help and support. We can also provide free training & advice for professionals in services. https://t.co/hRFq5AUyYz #recovery#RecoveryMonth
Behind every ‘headline’ is a whole life. People who use drugs are parents, neighbours, co‑workers and friends. When we reduce people to stereotypes, we make recovery harder. Let’s see beyond the stigma and recognise the whole person. https://t.co/05omVDT2Tr
#stigma
Stigma stops people asking for help. In Scotland, many families live with the impact of alcohol and drugs but feel they can’t speak about it. You’re not alone, and you’re not to blame. Support is available. For family support, https://t.co/HL22dHTdFQ
#stigma
Dr Fatim Lakha talked with @bbcradioscot recently about the latest healthy life expectancy – or how long we can expect to live in good health – stats published by @NatRecordsScot and how these show progress has stalled.
Listen below or read more here: https://t.co/VDfcv248cp
In our latest blog, Dr Fatim Lakha, Consultant in Public Health Medicine and Dr Grant Wyper, Principal Epidemiologist reflect on the latest healthy life expectancy statistics published by @NatRecordsScot .
Read it here:▶️https://t.co/VDfcv248cp
The festive period can be challenging. We have collated a list of support resources, helplines & mutual aid schedules to help you stay connected.
Support is always available.
🔗 Find support: https://t.co/EsEegoMTJl
#FestiveSupport#Recovery#YouAreNotAlone
We've launched the SRC Recovery Advent Calendar! 🎄🦄
Daily funding & resources delivered exclusively to our mailing list.
Today's Door: A specific fund for grassroots recovery groups with income under £30k.
Don't miss out. Sign up here: https://t.co/Ekyqx4ht07
#RecoveryAdvent
Thanks to Rockfield Centre, Oban, for hosting the first of 5 sessions across Argyll & Bute. Great support from family liaison, school nurses, youth cafe, mental health & MCR pathways. Great contributions from everyone attending. Looking forward to Campbeltown & Lochgilphead today
Know your rights in recovery! Our free online training is ideal for individuals, volunteers & professionals.
We'll cover key developments like the Charter of Rights, PANEL Principles & a human rights-based approach.
🗓️20th Oct, 1-3pm. Register: https://t.co/kcLcZUUlV1
Turning Point Scotland are looking for people or family members with experience of substance abuse to participate in a new involvement group for the Overdose Response Teams in Scotland.
Information on the group can be found below⬇️
Substances can be dropped off anytime between 12-7pm. You are also welcome to call in to find out about drug checking, substances we've tested here in Bristol & around the UK, and related harm reduction information.
👉Tomorrow, 12-7pm
👉11 Brunswick Square, BS2 8PE
'Being an addict, it doesn't mean your life is over'
John Charles is known as the 'Scouse Van Gogh' and has sold paintings worldwide
"Art became my new therapy alongside [the programmes] and that is where the journey began. I'm now 13 years clean and sober, and it will be 14 years this May. My recovery is all tied in with my art."
https://t.co/7NaIwKht5n
You can now be seen without an appointment at SUIT on Mondays and Fridays 👌🏼
We can provide support for various issues, including advocacy, education and training, debt support, benefit support, and housing.
Anti-Stigma Network's online event this Thursday is
"Ethics in focus: the power and principles of telling stories of substance use"
Panel:
Ann Dowsett Johnston
@RichardMylan (@GrandAmbition__)
Maddie Kitchen (@UkSobriety)
@NicoleM_Miller (@uniwestlondon)
https://t.co/otqegWurcB
💙 Yesterday we had an excellent launch event for 'Using Human Rights in Recovery' - a guide we created with @BIHRHumanRights
The event brought people together to discuss the importance of Human Rights and the impact they can have on Recovery and life in general.