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3 January 2023

Watch Music Supports' Addiction Awareness Week 2022 webinar on addiction and supporting recovery

We are pleased to share this inspirational discussion that took place on 1st November 2022, as part of Addiction Awareness Week.

2 November 2022

Anxiety and addiction - the dynamic duo

Taking Action on Addiction's Matt Thomas writes about addiction, anxiety, and OCD.

1 November 2022

Forward Trust's YouGov Addiction Poll 2022 Results

Impact of cost-of-living crisis on rates of addiction

31 October 2022

Bryony Gordon supports Addiction Awareness Week with new Mad World podcast special and Telegraph column

Bryony Gordon supports Addiction Awareness Week with new Mad World podcast special and Telegraph column

30 October 2022

The Princess of Wales sends message of support for the Taking Action on Addiction campaign

The Princess of Wales sends message of support for the Taking Action on Addiction campaign

8 July 2021

Forward Trust respond to the Dame Carol Black Review on addiction treatment

Forward Trust respond to the Dame Carol Black Review on addiction treatment

1 July 2021

We must tackle the rise in addictions caused by the pandemic

Mike Trace, CEO of The Forward Trust, comments on our new research showing the rise in addictive behaviour during the pandemic, and the steps that can be taken to address it.

30 June 2021

Forward Trust's YouGov Addiction Poll 2021 Results

2nd annual YouGov poll shows rising rates of addiction and its consequences during the pandemic

24 June 2021

The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Patron of The Forward Trust

The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Patron of The Forward Trust

4 May 2021

Forward Trust Merger News

The Forward Trust and Action on Addiction have joined forces: As of 1st May 2021, The Forward Trust and Action on Addiction have merged to increase the reach of their recovery services in response to an ever-pressing post-COVID surge in demand.

8 March 2021

The Forward Trust and Action on Addiction join forces to expand much-needed addiction recovery services in the UK

The Forward Trust and Action on Addiction join forces

3 February 2021

ONS alcohol-specific deaths reports

Action on Addiction Chief Executive Graham Beech comments on the 2 reports from the Office Of National Statistics onFebruary 2nd "Quarterly alcohol-specific deaths in England and Wales: 2001 to 2019 registrations and Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) to Quarter 3 (July to Sept) 2020 provisional registrations" and "Alcohol-specific deaths in the UK: registered in 2019."

29 January 2021

Didn't make it through Dry January?

How not making it through Dry January isn’t a failure – it could just be the best thing that’s ever happened to you.

8 January 2021

Dont let lockdown 3.0 shut you out of recovery

Finding hope and resilience for Lockdown 3.0.

31 December 2020

2020 Review: Finding hope in a difficult place

A review of our 2020 at Action on Addiction, themed around finding hope in difficult times.

24 December 2020

It's a very different Christmas: 12 suggestions for looking after your recovery

Whatever your circumstances this Christmas, how you are feeling, and no matter how shaky your recovery might seem as a result, it is possible for you to hold on to it. Whatever your circumstances this Christmas, how you are feeling, and no matter how shaky your recovery might seem as a result, it is possible for you to hold on to it.

22 December 2020

In Conversation with Matt Thomas

Clouds House Treatment Consultant Michael Rawlinson in conversation with Matt Thomas, co-founder of Music Support, and communications consultant for Action on Addiction.
Matt talks about the importance of looking after his recovery every day, especially at Christmas, and about how Matt believes addiction is the only potentially fatal condition that can cause the sufferer to behave in a uniquely anti-social and repellent manner, thereby distracting others from it's fatal nature. Talking about the powerful nature of addiction and the associated stigma, Matt also tells some of his own story and how he came to be a founder of the charity Music Support.

21 December 2020

Living With Addiction: Advice for family members at Christmas

Living with addiction: Advice for family members at Christmas

27 November 2020

Action on Addiction welcomes today’s ground-breaking report on the 5 Big Questions

Action on Addiction welcomes today’s ground-breaking report on the 5 Big Questions

25 November 2020

Action on Addiction Statement on The Spending Review 2020

Action on Addiction Statement on The Spending Review 2020

25 November 2020

Cem's Story

Cem Stubbs

20 November 2020

If addiction has taken you by surprise in later life

By Dr Tony Rao, Consultant Psychiatrist for Older People

9 November 2020

Coronavirus: What You Need To Know Podcast

Listen to Michael Rawlinson on the ITV News Podcast "Coronavirus: What You Need To Know" in their episode "Dealing With Addiction in Lockdown"

3 November 2020

Jessica Kang

Jessica Kang

2 November 2020

Terry Parsons

Terry Parsons

27 October 2020

Removing the structural barriers to addiction recovery

Removing the structural barriers to addiction recovery

16 October 2020

In Conversation with Chris Difford

In Conversation with Chris Difford

2 October 2020

In Conversation with Jeremy Thomas

In conversation with Jeremy Thomas

30 September 2020

The Elephant That Is Outgrowing The Room

Now is the time to talk about addiction, the elephant which is outgrowing the room and growing out of control

15 September 2020

Alcohol Use And Addiction During Lockdown

Royal College Of Psychiatrists' analysis of alcohol use and addiction during lockdown: Our support

28 July 2020

My Prudential Ride London

Get on yer bike! To raise money for Action on Addiction 15th & 16th August

24 July 2020

Blackbaud Response

Information relating to a data security incident with a 3rd party service provider of Action on Addiction

1 July 2020

About Relapse

How relapse can happen and what to look out for

9 June 2020

The Duchess Of Cambridge Makes A Virtual Visit To Clouds House

On Thursday 4th June our Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge virtually visited Clouds House, to see how we have continued our livesaving work throughout the lockdown period.

8 June 2020

Getting in early, supporting families, and stopping the stigma of addiction

Sally Benton, Action on Addiction's Director of Strategy and Communications, on getting in early, supporting families, and stopping the stigma of addiction

4 June 2020

Children of addicted parents

Children of addicted parents: You are not alone

15 May 2020

Alcohol Withdrawal: signs and symptoms

Alcohol withdrawal: Is lockdown drinking costing you more than the price of the bottle?

11 May 2020

In Conversation with Josh Connolly

Josh Connolly, Spokesperson and Ambassador for Nacoa (National Association for Children of Alcoholics) in conversation with Clouds House Treatment Consultant Michael Rawlinson

28 April 2020

Want to change your life and help others?

We are delighted to call applications for The Distillers Charity Scholarship to our Foundation Degree in Addictions Counselling, a franchised programme of the University Of Bath.

27 April 2020

Help us to promote the far-reaching benefits of recovery

A blog from Action on Addiction's CEO Graham Beech on the urgent need to support well-managed addiction treatment, change the conversation and prepare for the inevitable surge in demand during and post-coronavirus lockdown.

17 April 2020

HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Mental Health Roundtable.

Action on Addiction were honoured to participate in the Mental Health Roundtable chaired by The Royal Highness’s The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

9 April 2020

In Conversation with Tony Adams

Clouds House Treatment Consultant Michael Rawlinson in conversation with footballing legend, former England & Arsenal Captain and Rugby Football League President Tony Adams, talking about recovery, going back to basics during the coronavirus crisis, "zoom bombing" of meetings, structure, commitment, connecting, keeping busy, balance, and spiritual growth.

3 April 2020

In Conversation with Melissa Rice and Jade Wye of “Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts”

Clouds House Treatment Consultant Michael Rawlinson in conversation with "Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts"' Melissa Rice and Jade Wye, discussing recovery during this period of quarantine, physical distancing and staying at home - and how the opposite of addiction is connection.

25 March 2020

Isolation doesn’t have to mean disconnection: Recovery and coronavirus

The strict new measures announced by the government are crucial as we protect the vulnerable, combat the spread of coronavirus and, ultimately, save lives. Yet, this extraordinary moment presents a unique challenge to those in recovery.

17 March 2020

Our response to the coronavirus outbreak

Applying for life-saving treatment for addiction whilst the coronavirus outbreak continues, special precautions in relation to coronavirus and what this means for families.

12 March 2020

CANCELLED: The Clouds House Reunion 2020

Taking place on Saturday 13 June 2020, the reunion is open to everyone who successfully completed their treatment at Clouds House and continues to be stable in their recovery. You can invite up to three guests to share this special day celebrating your recovery.

28 February 2020

Action on Addiction responds to Professor Black’s report on drugs in the UK

Action on Addiction Chief Executive Graham Beech responds to Dame Carol Black’s review of what more can be done to tackle the harm that drugs can cause.

18 December 2019

Staying sober at Christmas

Preparation and staying connected are two things that can help people in recovery stay sober over the festive period, Clouds House Treatment Consultant Michael Rawlinson has told the presenters of the BBC Hooked podcast.

16 December 2019

Living with Addiction in the Family at Christmas

Living with addiction can be a stressful, confusing experience, particularly at Christmas time, but there are coping strategies and boundaries that can be put in place to support the wellbeing of friends, family and children.

30 October 2019

New addiction recovery app launched by King’s College London

Funded by a grant from Action on Addiction, with additional financial support from the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre, the app has been co-designed by researchers, people in recovery, and the digital health company Mindwave Ventures.