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The Big Addiction Conversation launches to encourage 17,000 conversations about addiction

19/09/2026

Today marks the launch of The Big Addiction Conversation, a new campaign calling on people across the UK to talk...

World Cup 2026 Rise in Gambling – One Man’s Story of Addiction and Recovery

15/07/2026

The men’s football World Cup is now in full swing, and new research has highlighted concerns that major sporting events...

Struggling services and record deaths: Major report highlights need for “reboot” of UK addiction policy

07/07/2026

A landmark report released today has for the first time revealed the extent of drug and alcohol addiction across the...

Taking Action On Addiction gearing up for a major report launch

06/07/2026

On Tuesday 7th July, Taking Action on Addiction, a Forward Trust campaign, will be at the House of Lords to...

Join Us for an Afternoon of Sober Laughing Out Loud in London

18/06/2026

Taking Action on Addiction is delighted to be supported by a special edition of Sober Comedy London, hosted by Sober...

The Silence Ends With Us: National LGBTQ+ Campaign and Theatre Tour Launch to Address Suicide and Drug-Related Harm

27/04/2026

A major new national campaign aimed at tackling rising levels of suicide, loneliness and drug-related harm within LGBTQ+ communities has...

Dry January Incoming! Discount tickets for Sober Comedy Gig

23/01/2026

In partnership with Sober Is Fun (comedy promotions), Taking Action on Addiction and The Forward Trust are delighted to announce...

‘Tis the season…. to have a conversation

09/12/2025

By James Parker, Head of Community Services, The Forward TrustAs workplaces rev up for the Christmas festivities, alcohol problems are...

Tickets now online for The Forward Trust's National Reunion this January 2026

05/12/2025

Taking Action on Addiction - A Forward Trust Campaign - is pleased to share news about a new recovery event...

Addiction Awareness Week 2025 in review - The Conversations That Changed Everything

28/11/2025

As Addiction Awareness Week 2025 comes to an end, we reflect on a powerful, inspiring and thrilling week of campaigning...

Recovery’s Got Talent – MOBO Award Winner Guvna B and Football Legend Tony Adams add stardust to our creative showcase event in support of Addiction Awareness Week 

28/11/2025

During Addiction Awareness Week (23–30 November), Taking Action on Addiction – a Forward Trust campaign – hosted a vibrant celebration...

Changing the Conversation: Addiction Awareness Week and Children with a Parent in Prison Day

25/11/2025

By Katherine Jenkins, Head of Family Support and Specialist Programmes at The Forward Trust Hundreds of thousands of children around...