Press releases

Mar 2012

  • 30.03.2012 

    A better future for families

    At least 3.5 million children grow up in drink or drug affected households -  Offspring of addicts seven times more likely to become addict Ministers urged to treat ‘whole family’ to tackle addiction crisis   The Government must harness family-based treatments if it is serious...

  • 23.03.2012 

    Leading treatment charity responds to Government's Alcohol Strategy

    Today, the Government has launched its new Alcohol Strategy. It aims is to tackle problems caused by levels of consumption that are costing the NHS around £2.7bn every year. Addaction believes the strategy is another positive step towards changing this country's dangerous relationship with...

  • 01.03.2012 

    Leading national drug charity welcomes commitment from Government

    One of Scotland's leading drug charities is in full support of the Government’s commitment helping people with drug problems fully recover.. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/02/drugs28022012 In a speech on the 28th February, Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs...