Press release archive
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13 April 2021
With You launches first easily accessible ‘find a needle and syringe’ service to address escalating safety concerns sparked by the pandemic -
15 March 2021
With You in Bournemouth drug and alcohol support worker wins a Dorset High Sheriff Award -
23 February 2021
We Are With You responds to deaths of homeless people in Scotland rising to worst rate in Britain -
2 February 2021
With You responds to new ONS stats showing alcohol related deaths rose to record levels in 2020 -
2 February 2021
With You responds to new ONS stats showing alcohol related deaths remain close to record levels -
28 January 2021
With You responds to new NHS Drug Misuse statistics -
20 January 2021
We Are With You launches tender for technology partner services -
15 December 2020
We Are With You labels new Scottish drug deaths figures ‘tragic’ and demands swift action -
14 December 2020
We Are With You calls for an increase of Housing First schemes in response to new statistics showing homeless deaths are at record levels -
18 November 2020
More than four million over 50s are binge drinking at least once a week during lockdown -
14 October 2020
We Are With You responds to new ONS statistics which show drug related deaths have risen to record levels -
15 September 2020
We Are With You responds to major new RCP report on addiction services -
14 September 2020
We Are With You statement in response to a report from The Independent Commission on Alcohol Harm -
11 August 2020
New figures reveal a boost in Scotland’s heroin overdose reversal kits - but more are needed -
3 August 2020
Charity warns of a surge of harmful illicit benzodiazepines -
3 August 2020
We Are With You wins award for its veterans programme -
2 July 2020
Charity calls for greater regulation of the gambling industry in light of new research -
7 May 2020
60% of people are less likely to access health services during lockdown -
9 April 2020
Belinda Phipps joins We Are With You as Interim Chief Executive -
2 April 2020
Charity warns social distancing could lead to a surge in harmful drinking -
19 March 2020
We Are With You call for staff to be classified as ‘key workers’ in COVID-19 crisis -
26 February 2020
We Are With You (formerly Addaction) calls for action to reduce drug related deaths -
4 February 2020
Addaction responds to new NHS statistics showing increasing alcohol related hospital admissions -
29 January 2020
Drug, alcohol and mental health charity Addaction to change name -
14 January 2020
Addaction responds to the Gambling Commision banning the use of credit cards -
13 December 2019
Addaction responds to the result of the general election -
5 December 2019
Addaction highlights over-50s in new ONS alcohol related deaths statistics -
4 November 2019
New project to increase the availability of life saving drug naloxone in the North East -
4 November 2019
Addaction responds to Scottish Affairs Committee report - 'Problem Drug Use in Scotland' -
14 October 2019
Addaction welcomes the SNP officially supporting decriminalisation of drugs -
14 October 2019
Addaction Chief Executive Mike Dixon is leaving in October 2019 to take up a role at the Liberal Democrats -
9 October 2019
Rough sleepers in Cornwall to receive outreach support -
7 October 2019
Addaction responds to Kit Malthouse replacing Victoria Aitkens as the Minister responsible for drug policy -
2 October 2019
Addaction responds to rise in homeless deaths due to drug poisoning -
10 September 2019
Addaction responds to Public Health England (PHE) evidence review into prescription medicines -
4 September 2019
Addaction welcomes increased funding for innovative drug treatment approaches in Scotland -
15 August 2019
Drug related deaths are a preventable tragedy, says Addaction -
13 August 2019
Addaction responds to BBC Panorama on gambling -
16 July 2019
Addaction responds to new Scottish drug related deaths statistics -
28 June 2019
Addaction's service for veterans gets funding boost -
20 June 2019
Lancashire volunteer wins Red Rose Award -
3 June 2019
Addaction veterans visit Buckingham Palace -
29 May 2019
10 young people from Halton went to Buckingham Palace to collect their Gold Duke of Edinburgh awards -
9 May 2019
Art exhibition ‘Groundings’ brings community together -
8 May 2019
Addaction responds to Lancet alcohol study -
25 March 2019
Government report explores 'concerning' rise in crack use -
7 March 2019
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Blackpool Fulfilling Lives project -
25 February 2019
Home Office grants Addaction first licenced drug checking service -
6 February 2019
Hereford veterans to get specialist support for alcohol and drugs -
5 February 2019
Addaction comments on forthcoming Statistics on Alcohol (NHS, 2018) -
31 January 2019
Addaction welcomes decision to remove age fields from online rehab directory -
24 January 2019
National project to build connections in recovery -
15 January 2019
Pilot project to support children of alcohol dependent parents -
14 January 2019
Craig was stood at the end of the pier ready to jump - now he’s running a marathon -
14 January 2019
Addaction expands services in Shropshire