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Maybe you are struggling with an addiction yourself, or perhaps you have a family member of friend who your are worried about.

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Populist move to reclassify cannabis not enough

Cannabis paraphenalia

7th May

The government’s reclassification of cannabis as class ‘B’ today will have little impact on the use of a drug which is firmly rooted in the lifestyles of many young people, says Addaction.

Read the related press release here

London Marathon 2008

Congratulations to all our runners who took part in the London Marathon - a fantastic achievement!

A big thank you also for the fundraising efforts beforehand which means that Addaction will have just over £21,000 to make a difference to the lives of more people who need our help.

You can see some photos from the day here.

Fundraising standards

Addaction is a member of tthe Fundraising Standards Board

Addaction takes complaints seriously and aims to respond promptly to any concerns raised by members of the public about our fundraising.

If you feel you have been asked for a donation in an inappropriate way, please follow this link for details of how you can expect your concerns to be addressed.