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A Message from The Princess of Wales for Addiction Awareness Week 2024

29/11/2024

In support of Addiction Addiction Awareness Week 2024 (30th November - 7th December), we are delighted to share a new...

Tony Adams Appointed Chair of Trustees for The Forward Trust

28/11/2024

Taking Action on Addiction, a campaign led by The Forward Trust, is delighted to welcome Tony Adams as the new...

Addiction affects everyone, but so does recovery: Seye Adelekan on the ‘blast radius’ of addiction

28/11/2024

Born in Nigeria and raised in London, Holland and Ecuador, Seye is a London-based multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, best known...

Breaking the Silence: Supporting Children of Alcoholic Parents

26/11/2024

I’m Amy and I am the adult child of an alcoholic. I’m also a Trustee and Outreach Programme Manager for...

Barney’s Story A Heartbreaking Look at Ketamine’s Impact on Young Lives

13/11/2024

13th November 2024Our work with the media - both The Times and BBC Radio 4 - has helped to raise...

Advocating for Change: The Power of Lived Experience and the Fight for Recovery Rights

12/11/2024

12th November 2024As we enter into Addiction Awareness Week, it’s a critical time to reflect on the journey we’ve been...

Taking Action on Addiction – Taking the Recovery Message to Parliament

25/10/2024

25th October 2024With a new government and over half the number of MPs elected for the first time, it’s important...

Partner blog: Everybody Knows Somebody

14/10/2024

14th October 2024Julie Hughes, Nacoa ambassador and volunteer, has penned this beautiful poem in support of Taking Action on Addiction.Following...

Taking Action On Addiction’s Sober Party at the Labour Party Conference 2024

25/09/2024

25th September 2024As the Labour Party Conference continues in Liverpool, we take a look back at the Sober Party we...

Join the UK's biggest recovery walk in London - 14th September 2024

14/09/2024

14th September 2024Join thousands of people in recovery, their families and friends for the biggest gathering of recovering people in...

People, Places & Things

09/08/2024

9th August 2024Matt Thomas talks about his experience watching this seminal play."Astonishing, I wish the whole world could see it!"As...

Review of People, Places & Things

06/08/2024

6th August 2024Claire Burt, Forward Connect member talks about her experience of viewing this seminal playI was very fortunate to...

Breaking the Isolation

13/06/2024

13th June 2024The Critical Role of Awareness and Support for Children Affected by Parental AddictionMatt is a qualified psychotherapist and...

Pride Month 2024

05/06/2024

5th June 2024Pride Month is celebrated each year in June to honour the 1969 Stonewall Uprising which was a tipping...

Synthetic Opioids

23/05/2024

23rd May 2024Thoughts on the UK’s growing crisis.The rise of nitazenes on British streets is a serious public health crisis...

Addiction & ADHD - a real live wire

13/05/2024

13th May 2024At Taking Action on Addiction, it is one of our core beliefs that addiction is not due to...

A step In the right direction

27/04/2024

27th April 2024Forward Trust's response to UK Gambling White PaperUK Gambling White Paper Aims to Redress Power Imbalance and Prevent...

From Chaos To Marathon

28/02/2024

28th February 2024Jules's story.When Jules began to recover from her issues with alcohol, she slowly came to realise that an...

Partner spotlight: Music Support

13/02/2024

13th February 2024As part of Addiction Awareness Week 2023, we’re really pleased to share this special interview that Music Support...

Statement in response to publication of the Public Affairs Committee report on reducing the harm from illegal drugs

12/02/2024

12th February 2024Drug deaths in England rise by 80% in 10 years as local services cut back to the bone,...

Was Dry January A Washout?

31/01/2024

31st January 2024OK. So it’s the end of January again, and we’ve been posting and reposting this blog since 2020,...

Partner blog: Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR)

23/01/2024

23rd January 2024As we commemorate Addiction Awareness Week with the poignant theme, "Everyone Knows Someone," we gather to confront a...

Partner blog: Addiction Awareness Week - Thought Leadership

22/01/2024

22nd January 2024Partner blog: Addiction Awareness Week - Thought Leadership - 'Everybody knows somebody' (by Katy Stafford, Nacoa chair)As the...

Dry January: A Mindful Reset

16/01/2024

16th January 2024January marks a time for new beginnings, and for many, this includes participating in 'Dry January,' a movement...

Partner blog: Phoenix Futures

16/01/2024

16th January 2024Rethinking how we view addiction could avoid family trauma - by Jessica DouglasMy name is Jessica Douglas and...

Don't Get Blue-Washed!

15/01/2024

15th January 2024Blue Monday, often referred to as the most depressing day of the year, usually falls on the third...

Addiction Awareness Week - Highlights from 2023

15/01/2024

15th January 2024Our 2023 campaign had an enormous impact.FilmOur theme for 2023 was 'Everybody Knows Somebody' and we were delighted...

Partner blog: The importance of 12 Step Recovery programmes

09/01/2024

9th January 2024It's January, and many of our followers, advocates, and supporters have embarked on the first tentative steps towards...

Addressing the Influence of Gambling in Football

21/12/2023

21st December 2023Football holds a special place in the hearts of millions worldwide. It's a sport that transcends borders, connecting...

Seasonal Support: Lonely This Christmas?

18/12/2023

The isolation inherent in active addiction, accompanied by the loss of family and friends, the terror, anxiety, despair, depression, the...

Seasonal Support: For families experiencing addiction this holiday season

15/12/2023

The holiday season can be a time of joy, but for families grappling with addiction, it can also be a...

Sober life in Ireland is difficult. But recovery has been kind to me so far

23/11/2023

Dwayne Woods, an artist manager, music publicist and consultant, is also a mental health advocate. Here he shares his addiction...

Matthew Perry - Behind The Laughter (A Tribute)

14/11/2023

Our Response to the Tragic News of The Late Actor's PassingThe sad news of the passing of Matthew Perry (29th...

A Message from The Princess of Wales this Addiction Awareness Week

05/11/2023

5th November 2023To close Addiction Awareness Week 2023, (28th October - 4th November), The Princess of Wales, as Patron of...

Almost Half of Brits Impacted by Addiction, Yet Stigma Continues to Silence The Nation

30/10/2023

30th October 2023New research this Addiction Awareness Week 2023 reports shame and judgement as key barriers for speaking out about...

The Devastating Impact of Addiction is Clear - Stigma Continues to Silence The Nation

29/10/2023

By Sally BentonThe theme of Addiction Awareness Week 2023 is Everybody Knows Somebody. In order to explore the theme in...

Partner Blog - Nacoa UK

28/10/2023

When I lost my dad to alcohol use disorder, I remember thinking nobody would get it, nobody would understand. I...

Bryony Gordon launches new Mad World podcast special with Gabor Maté

09/10/2023

9th October 2024For the second year in a row, we are delighted that Forward Trust Ambassador Bryony Gordon has dedicated...

Time To Talk

04/10/2023

The Overlap interview between Dele Alli and Gary Neville was an emotional and sometimes difficult watch. The brave, intelligent and...

Forward at the 2023 Tory Party Conference

03/10/2023

3rd October 2023‘Hidden Harm, Silent Killer: time to take action on addiction’ (3rd October) – by Sally BentonAddiction is rising...

The Quiet Crisis: Alcohol Deaths in England and Wales

12/09/2023

Alcohol is a major part of British culture. From a pint at the pub after work to a night out...

Lucky One The Big Pink

10/07/2023

Supporting Eternity and Taking Action on AddictionThe Big Pink Uses New Video "Lucky One" to Shed Light on Rising Drug...

The Opposite of Loneliness Is Connection

13/05/2023

The isolation of active addiction, the loss of family and friends, the terror of anxiety, the despair of depression, the...

Forward Trust's YouGov Addiction Poll 2022 Results

08/05/2023

8th May 2023YouGov poll into addiction during the pandemicNew research shows the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on rates of...

Annemarie Ward, CEO of Faces and Voices of Recovery UK

08/05/2023

8th May 2023The remarkable work of Faces and Voices of Recovery UK never ceases to amaze us and we are...

Children of Alcoholics Week

09/01/2023

9th January 2023One of the most heartbreaking truths about addiction is how far-reaching its consequences can be, impacting individuals, families,...

Watch Music Supports' webinar on addiction and supporting recovery

03/01/2023

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

Anxiety and addiction - the dynamic duo

02/11/2022

2nd November 2022My first memory is of experiencing a muddled, fuzzy sensation in my stomach and chest, combined with overpowering...

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

10/10/2022

10th October 2022The Princess of Wales has today sent a message of support for the Taking Action on Addiction campaign...

Addiction is a treatable mental health condition

14/09/2022

14th September 2024Karen Bigg, Chief Executive, Phoenix FuturesAt Phoenix we speak up and speak outWhen it comes to addiction it...

International Women's Day Guest Blog

08/03/2022

Hope is for everyoneInternational Women's Day on March 8, is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political...

The Duchess of Cambridge Gives Keynote Speech at the Take Action On Addiction Launch

02/11/2021

2nd November 2021In October 2021, Ant and Dec hosted the charity event to improve understanding of addiction during Addiction Awareness...

Forward Trust respond to the Dame Carol Black Review

08/07/2021

8th July 2021Forward Trust respond to the Dame Carol Black Review on addiction treatmentOn the Dame Carol Black reviewMike Trace,...

The Duchess of Cambridge becomes Patron of The Forward Trust

24/06/2021

24th June 2021“I am delighted that The Forward Trust and Action on Addiction have taken this bold step to join...

The Duchess Of Cambridge - A virtual visit

08/06/2020

8th June 2020On Thursday 4th June our Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge virtually visited Clouds House, to see how...

HRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Mental Health Roundtable

14/04/2020

14th April 2020Action on Addiction were honoured to participate in the Mental Health Roundtable chaired by The Royal Highness’s The...