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At CADAS we work with individuals and communities to reduce the harm caused by substance use across Cumbria by:

• supporting young people (10+) and adults who feel their substance use is problematic
• supporting people caring for, or affected by, loved ones using drugs or alcohol
• delivering training and consultancy across all sectors, and
• training volunteers to deliver any or all of our services.

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Latest News from CADAS

Feeling hangxious?

Feeling hangxious?

It’s payback time and you’ve got a hangover. This time, though, you’re feeling anxious as well as ill. Why is that? Cumbria Alcohol & Drug Advisory Service volunteer Steve Russell explains. You’re suffering hangxiety or, to give it its uncontracted title, hangover anxiety. Essentially, you’re experiencing a chemical imbalance in your brain. In fact, you’re… Continue Reading

We are looking for our next superstar Young People’s Worker

We are looking for our next superstar Young People’s Worker

Cumbria Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service (CADAS) have an exciting vacancy for a Young People’s Worker to lead our work with young people across the south of the county. We are looking for someone to experience of engaging and supporting young people including delivering programmes of 1 to 1 and group support who can demonstrate… Continue Reading

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We are delighted to announce that we have been selected as one of the Co-op’s Good Causes again!This means that you can raise vital funds for us just by scanning your membership card when you shop at Co-op Food stores, as well as by logging into the Co-op website if you are using their legal, insurance, funeral and travel services.Over the past 12 months, nearly £1400 has been donated, it would be great to match this, or raise even more!To nominate us as your chosen cause, please visit membership.coop.co.uk/causes/64783 (Please note the link has changed from the previous campaign). ... See MoreSee Less

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Testimonials
CADAS Carlisle
"I have enjoyed my first meeting. It is a relief to talk to people who know how you are feeling and to listen to other people"
- Parent, Carer and Family Support Group
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“Really pleased with the content and structure of the course. Allowed time for much needed discussion and debate.”
– Drug and Alcohol Awareness for Practitioners Course Attendee
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"My support from Collette and CADAS over the last few weeks has been very helpful. I really don’t know how I would have managed without the support”
- Parent, Carer and Family Support Group

Our Impact

413

Adult clients intensively supported last year

2688

Members of the community and practitioners who attended training/workshops

684

Professionals trained by us last year

2925

Volunteer hours logged by 39 dedicated volunteers

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