Substance Use & RecoveryFoundation
Understanding Addiction: Moving Beyond Judgement
Explore what addiction really is — moving beyond moral judgements to a compassionate, evidence-informed understanding.
20 min
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Explore what addiction really is — moving beyond moral judgements to a compassionate, evidence-informed understanding.
Understand harm reduction — its philosophy, its evidence base, and what it looks like in practice.
Explore the Stages of Change model and how to apply it when supporting people in their recovery journey.
Understand the signs of overdose, the basic response, and the role of Naloxone in reducing drug-related deaths.
Get to know the drug treatment services available through the NHS and community providers.