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On the 25th April, 12 runners are taking part in this year’s London Marathon, on behalf of Addaction.
We’re thrilled that they’ve chosen to support us - and you can show your support for them by visiting their via their Just Giving page, at www.justgiving.com/AddactionVLM2010 .

Donating through Just Giving is quick, easy and totally secure.

With six days of running (and a distance of 151 miles) across the Sahara Desert in Morocco, The Marathon des Sables is considered the toughest footrace on earth.

This April, Tom Fitzsimons is taking part in the event on behalf of Addaction and the RFL Benevolent Fund. Tom has overcome a drink problem and now runs his own personal training company, helping people who have run into problems with alcohol themselves.

“I’ve not helped hundreds of people,” says Tom, “but I know I’ve helped some. And it’s great to show people they can deal with alcohol addiction, and get themselves back on track. And by raising money for charities like Addaction; I can do my small part in funding support for people with alcohol problems”.

You can read more about Tom’s efforts at his website www.dryingout.org , where you can also find news, updates and the opportunity to sponsor him in his aims to raise a whopping £10K;  Money that will go directly into helping Addaction’s clients and their families.

Check back with us for updates on Tom’s progress.

 An updated range of leaflets are now available to download that keep you better informed about specific drugs (including alcohol), their legal status and their effects. As part of this range, we have included information on safer injecting as well as guidance on what you should do if someone overdoses.

You can download the range of leaflets, and find out how to order printed copies, here.

You can now follow Addaction’s news via our new twitter account. 

Simply go to twitter.com/AddactionUK to hear about our  news, updates and upcoming events.

After the festive celebrations you may be looking for a new year’s resolution, a chance to feel healthier or maybe you’re feeling inspired to raise some cash for a good cause.

Each year, many people take part in an ‘Alcohol Free Month’, getting friends to sponsor them as they give up alcohol in support of Addaction. With January’s good intentions this is the perfect time to get involved.

By taking part yourself, not only will you raise funds that go directly into helping our clients, you’ll also see a few small benefits yourself. As well as easing the January pinch by saving the cash you might normally spend on drink, you’ll also feel healthier after the excesses of the festive period.

So, give up alcohol for a month, or longer if you can, and help raise awareness and vital funds for Addaction so that we can continue to support people and families affected by drink and drug problems.

For more information and a fundraising pack contact Anna on 020 7017 2753 or email events@addaction.org.uk

To find out more about fundraising for Addaction. visit our events page.

‘With Addaction’s help, I’ve managed to beat my drug problem. I’ve also worked really hard at becoming a good parent with their support.

It means my son has a responsible dad now and for the first time in years we can spend Christmas and New Year together.

That really is something to look forward to.’
‘Paul’, Addaction client.

With the help of committed supporters like you, we’re able to continue to work with over 27,000 people with drink or drug problems each year, bringing families together and helping them to build a more positive future.

On behalf of all the staff, volunteers and service users at Addaction may I thank you all for your support and wish you a very Happy Christmas and New Year.

Best wishes

Simon Antrobus
Chief Executive

By supporting Addaction you will help make a difference for people and families affected by drugs and alcohol problems across the UK. To donate, click here.

On Friday January 8th, in London’s Soho, magicians will be reading minds, making objects disappear and sawing people in half, all in support of Addaction.

Critically acclaimed by everyone from Time Out to the London Evening Standard, ‘Magic Night and One Trick Pony’ brings together some of the best new acts around. But if you’re expecting an evening of genteel card tricks, you may be in for a surprise - as the event promises to shock and amaze, and to show you things you’ve never seen before.

Appearing at the Addaction benefit will be master manipulator Oliver Tabor, there’ll be ‘grisly’ trickery from Barry and Stuart, as well as the hilarious Alan Hudson, Lee Hathaway, Neil Henry, James Pritchard, ‘dark mistress of magic’ Careena Fenton and a musical dance interlude from Madame Galina. And all of this will be expertly compered by the night’s ‘modern day Tommy Cooper’ Christian Lee.

All profits from the show will go to Addaction, and directly into helping the young people and families we work with across the UK.

To find out more about the night, visit magicnight.co.uk

1.3 million children under the age of 16 are living in homes where one of the parents has a serious drug or drink problem.

Find out more about our new campaign and how, by supporting Addaction, you can help change this 1.3 million figure.

12 October 2009

Addaction, the UK’s largest drug treatment agency, reveals today (Mon, Oct 12th) that 1.3 million children under the age of 16 are living in homes where one of the parents has serious drug and drink problems.

These children are living lonely and intensely difficult lives. Some are assuming the role of a parent themselves, looking after younger brothers and sisters. Others are isolated at school because of the stigma attached to their parents’ problems. Many are exposed to danger and violence associated with substance misuse.

Above all, this is a generation of children growing up in homes where problem drinking and drugs are seen as normal – something that makes them seven times more likely to become drug users or problem drinkers themselves in later life.

Read the full press release here

On behalf of everyone at Addaction we’d like to say congratulations and a huge thank you to all of the runners who supported us at the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday. Fifteen runners took part, and the sponsorship they raised goes straight into funding our essential work.

Addaction take part in events throughout the year, from parachute jumps to the London Marathon. If you’re interested in taking part, take a look at our events pages.