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“I don’t know if he was bored or trying to numb the family pain.” – Will

Read a father’s story of losing his son to drugs, as well as find information and advice in our Journeys booklet for people living with a drug or alcohol-related bereavement.

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“I don’t know if he was bored or trying to numb the family pain.” – Will

Read a father’s story of losing his son to drugs, as well as find information and advice in our Journeys booklet for people living with a drug or alcohol-related bereavement.

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We’re proud to announce that we are the new charity partner for Wickes! Over the next two years, we’ll be working together to make sure all young people are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. ... See MoreSee Less

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My name is Madison and when I was just 15 years old I started using crack and heroin. By 20 I was on the streets homeless. In my active addiction I went through a lot. I overdosed nineteen times, and escaped situations on the street that I still don’t have words for. Drug court saved my life, and helped me get to where I am today. My family was the first thing to go to my addiction. Today, they’re back in my life and support me. There’s a lot of people out there who don’t support us. There’s a lot of posts out there knocking us. Let them see this. Let them see my picture. I’ll stand up for us. We are the forgotten ones. The ones nobody thought would make it. Look at us now. Never count out an addict.
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🙏My name is Madison and when I was just 15 years old I started using crack and heroin. By 20 I was on the streets homeless. In my active addiction I went through a lot. I overdosed nineteen times, and escaped situations on the street that I still don’t have words for. Drug court saved my life, and helped me get to where I am today. My family was the first thing to go to my addiction. Today, they’re back in my life and support me. There’s a lot of people out there who don’t support us. There’s a lot of posts out there knocking us. Let them see this. Let them see my picture. I’ll stand up for us. We are the forgotten ones. The ones nobody thought would make it. Look at us now. Never count out an addict.
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After a year and a half of letting a cocaine and heroin addiction control my life on 12/31/2018, I decided it was time to get clean. I fought hard and two months after getting clean I got pregnant. After that, I had to fight not only for myself but for my baby too. Today I am celebrating 1 year clean with my 7-week old son by my side!
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🙏So you’ve been an IV drug user for years, you can get clean, I did. So you go to meetings and nobody wants to sponsor you because you’re a chronic relapser, you can get clean, I did. So you’ve been going in and out of treatment centers and it’s not working, you can get clean, I did. So you’ve tried methadone, suboxone, and everything under the sun but keep failing. You can get clean, I did. So your family doesn’t talk to you anymore because you scare them, you can get clean, I did. So you spend money on dope before you feed yourself every day, you can get clean, I did. So you’ve tried a thousand times to sober up and are still using, you can get clean, I did. So you’re hopeless, mad at God, and don’t even remember who you are anymore. You can get clean, I did. So what nobody thinks you can get clean, I do, because I was you, and I did it. You can take at any situation in your life and use it as a reason why you can’t do something, or you can take any situation in your life and look at is a reason why you can do something. The choice is yours, you can get clean, I did.
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2 weeks ago

When it comes to dealing with a loved one’s substance use, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. But family members have a wealth of experience on how to respond, rather than react, in the face of challenging behaviour. Here are some of their top tips: bit.ly/2MHJPHk ... See MoreSee Less

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Today I celebrate 3 years free from the bondage of addiction. In the end the doctors were telling me they were going to have to amputate my guitar playing hand. Somehow I made it out alive and retained the use of 4 of my fingers and interestingly enough I’ve written more songs with my new handicap than I ever did in the past. The picture on the left is me completely broken, hopeless, full of the shame and regret that one acquires in addiction. A mug shot of me after being arrested for a petty drug possession charge. I’ve now made it my life‘s work through my music to help show anybody that has had to deal with addiction that there really can be hope and maybe bring a tiny bit of light to such a dark and evil epidemic. #TheAddictsDiary ... See MoreSee Less

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Drug-related deaths are at their highest level ever.

The general election is coming up, and we’re calling for all parties to commit to saving lives. With the right policies, approach and support, we can prevent these tragedies.

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If ever there is a time that you feel you have gone too far to come back, I want you to know that I too once believed I’d be lost in my addiction forever. There is no shame or embarrassment in my heart today. I walked down a dark and painful path for many years, but I am not afraid to share my story. God has done a great work in me. Today I am saved. I am redeemed. I am forgiven. I am a beautiful child of God. I will stay available to be a light in this dark world for Gods glory today. If you’re struggling, there is another way!
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2 months ago

Alcohol affects the brain in numerous ways. It causes short-term symptoms, like making us more chatty and confident, slowing our reactions and reducing our ability to think, reason and remember. These pass once the alcohol leaves your system. But there are more harmful, long-term effects alcohol can have on your brain, too. Find out more: alcoholchange.org.uk/alcohol-facts/fact-sheets/alcohol-and-the-brain ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Irresponsible and dangerous drink and drug drivers are to be targeted in a month-long campaign against the destruction and distress caused by collisions involving those under the influence.

Officers from Hampshire Constabulary and Thames Valley Police's Joint Operations Unit are encouraging drivers to know ‘It’s Not Worth the Risk’ and not to drink alcohol and/or take drugs then get behind the wheel.

Between 1 December and 1 January, officers will be carrying out breath tests, drug tests and field impairment test at every opportunity.

This is to raise awareness to people that we are proactively able to identify those that drive whilst impaired.

The public are encouraged to report drink and drug drivers with as much information and detail as possible so they can be targeted. If you know someone who drink or drug drives you can report them on 101 or via CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

If the person is an immediate risk to the public and themselves, we suggest the people call 999.

On Average 20 per cent of all fatal collisions involve an impairment from drink or drugs. In Hampshire and Thames Valley region we catch around 400 drink drivers a month.

Sgt Scott Kerr, Road Safety Sergeant for Hampshire and Thames Valley Police said: “Every year officers deal with cases of drink or drug driving that directly result in families facing Christmas without loved ones.

“Even the smallest amount of alcohol or drugs in your system can affect your ability to drive safely.

“Friends, colleagues and family members can positively influence those around them. So we are calling on them to stop potential drink or drug drivers from getting behind the wheel and risking tragedy this Christmas.

“We’ll be running targeted operations across the region to enforce the law on drink and drug driving. If you drive under the influence, you can face a fine of up to £5,000, disqualification from driving, and a lengthy prison sentence.

“If you know someone who drink or drug drives you can help by reporting them on 101, or call 999 if they are driving or immediately about to drive under the influence.

“I am urging people to plan ahead during the festive season to think about how you’re going to get home and don’t forget about the impact alcohol & drugs can still have the morning after.”

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🙏💗Resurrection: Fourteen years ago, I laid on my prison cell floor pregnant with my daughter and I cried out to God. My prayer was sincere and desperate. I cried out, “God I don’t know if you listen to people like me but if you do please help me!” After 83 arrest, 66 convictions, 19 years of drug addiction, prostitution, homelessness, and diagnosed mental illness, I felt hopeless, helpless and dead inside. I tried everything else but God, so here I was trying God, sincerely seeking him. He heard my cries. Since that desperate cry, I have not desired or used drugs or even smoked a cigarette. What he has done for me and through me shows the true healing, delivering power of our true, living God. Our Savior! Our redeemer! Our Healer! Our Deliverer! Today marks my 14th year of freedom. Who the son sets free is free indeed. Father God, I celebrate you. I thank you! I honor and worship you for being The Creator! The First and the Last. The Alpha and Omega! Glory to you alone. Thank you for the blood of our Savior Jesus who has set me free! #TheAddictsDiary ... See MoreSee Less

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