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In addition to our open-courses, we also offer a range of bespoke in-house training on drug and alcohol related issues. This training can be delivered at a venue and time that suits you, and can be tailored to your specific organisational need. To find out more about this training, please get in touch.
Whilst on the whole smoking is decreasing amongst young people, it still remains high amongst those who are disadvantaged and those with poor mental health, accounting for approximately half the difference in life expectancy between the richest and poorest in society. Continue Reading
Many people are unaware that solvent abuse exists or think that the problem has disappeared. Others assume that because the products misused are ‘legal’ domestic products they are ‘safe’. In fact, volatile substances, when deliberately inhaled, can kill suddenly and unpredictably, and there is no way to avoid this risk. Continue Reading
Alcohol and drugs are part of the fabric of our society. Many of us use them socially without negative consequences and millions of people are prescribed them by GPs to help with illness and disease. Continue Reading
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How have you been sleeping lately? Struggling with anxious or intrusive thoughts? Just unable to ‘switch off’? You’re not alone but if you’re not getting 7 hours sleep a night you’re making yourself more vulnerable to all sorts of things – from weight gain to heart disease – and if you go long enough without… Continue Reading
In March 2020, as the coronavirus lockdown took hold in the US, Yale University decided to make its most popular course ever – The Science of Well-Being, taught by Professor Laurie Santos – available for free, online. We heard about it at CADAS back in April from Alice, one of our new volunteers in the… Continue Reading
Here are practical ideas from SMART Recovery on how to cope with urges and cravings Continue Reading
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When someone is experiencing a difficult time or are in recovery, they may receive support from a range of people such as their GP, mental health professionals, social workers, recovery support workers etc. However, it is important to remember the support they receive closer to home - their families, friends and other loved ones - the unsung heroes that help us all on a daily basis!
As well as helping our clients, we realise that other people are affected by someone's addictive behaviour, so we also provide advice and support to loved ones too. Here is a testimonial from a member of one of our family support groups:
"Thanks for inviting us to the family group yesterday. It was really useful. Though people are having tough times there’s a strength and comfort for us in feeling we aren’t alone, and lots of useful examples of how others are coping and supporting their loved ones in really difficult circumstances."
You can read more testimonials here cadas.co.uk/testimonials/
It is 'Hidden Heroes' day today and we'd love you to share your stories and recognise those who have helped you out - please drop them below, or if you'd prefer to remain anonymous, send a private message to the page and I'll post them anonymously.
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