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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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What’s an odds-on safe bet to say about gambling? That it makes rich bookies richer, and poor punters poorer? Definitely. That it makes victims of partners, family, friends, and colleagues? Definitely. That effective, confidential help is freely available to gamblers and their victims? Definitely again. CADAS volunteer Steve Russell discovers some of the many agencies… Continue Reading
The project that aims to better understand the needs of people using Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs started in October 2021. It allows for people to obtain free, clean, medical-grade sharps and provides a place where used needles can be safely disposed of. People are also given information about how to use IPEDs safely and… Continue Reading
This is a question that is asked a lot to charities. Did you know that we need to bring approximately £10,000 per week to continue operating? We currently operate out of our four centres in Carlisle, Kendal, Workington and Barrow, as well as other local hubs, such as GP surgeries and libraries. This approach helps… Continue Reading
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