Catastrophic rise in alcohol-related deaths in England
20/12/2024
A 42% rise in deaths due to alcohol since 2019 is deeply shocking to read but not surprising. The latest...
Event review: The Addiction Conversation (Monday 2 December) - One Birdcage Walk, London
06/12/2024
Lily Allen, Bryony Gordon, Matt Willis and Tony Adams were among our guest speakers to support our Addiction Awareness Week...
‘Recovery is possible, and we all have a role to play’: Sally Benton on the results of our latest poll
05/12/2024
There's no need to feel powerless in the face of shocking addiction statistics. Recovery is possible, and we all have...
New poll reveals toll of addiction across the UK
02/12/2024
As Addiction Awareness Week 2024 begins, we commissioned research into the scale of dependency in the UK. On our behalf,...
New Ambassador for The Forward Trust, Lily Allen
30/11/2024
The Forward Trust, the lead partner of the Taking Action on Addiction campaign, has proudly announced its latest Ambassador, Lily...
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...
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...
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...
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...