Addiction affects millions of people across the UK, but stigma and silence stop too many from asking for help.
This year, we’re asking everyone to join the conversation.
By talking openly about addiction, we can replace stigma with understanding, judgement with empathy, and silence with support.
So get involved on social media because every recovery journey starts with one powerful moment — one conversation that can change everything.
Help inspire someone else to begin their recovery. Because every conversation has the power to spark recovery.
Share your story. Start a conversation. Change a life.
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Addiction in the UK - landmark report that highlights the scale of drug and alcohol use across the four nations
On behalf of Taking Action on Addiction, The Forward Trust and Crest have have worked together to identify and analyse key evidence and draw together findings which reflect addiction in the UK.
Analysts have assembled research data, pored through government reports, and conducted further analysis, to bring you a new publication.
Read the news release and the report
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Message of support from our Royal Patron, HRH The Princess of Wales
We are delighted to receive a letter from HRH The Princess of Wales in support of our recent Addiction Awareness Week campaign. Since 2021, our Royal Patron has continued to support and advocate for our campaign to help change the narrative of stigma around addiction.
Read HRH's Letter of Support in full
One in 10 UK adults have personally experienced addiction
Over half of UK adults have either experienced addiction themselves or know someone who has struggled with drugs, alcohol, medication or gambling
Many who've faced addiction would struggle to talk about it with their GP
Supports Reach Out online chat service to help someone who’s struggling.
“Help us to Get The Nation Talking about Addiction so that we can break down the stigma that prevents so many people from seeking the help that they need.
“Together, we can create a culture where anyone feels able to speak openly about addiction - whether they are seeking help themselves, supporting a loved one, or shaping workplaces and communities. Talking is the first step to recovery, and recovery is possible for everyone.”
"I made the decision many years to talk openly about my struggles with alcohol addiction, and it’s the best decision I ever made."
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