Author: Kerrie

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Recovery Stories

Adam’s story

“I needed some help and opportunities to push outside my comfort zone, chances to try new experiences and to challenge myself. It really helped to

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Apps

Choice and Medication

The Choice and Medication website offers patient information about mental health conditions and the treatments available to help make informed decisions about choosing the right

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Recovery Stories

Ken’s story

I first became involved in drug addiction in the 1970s, working in the Boscombe area of Bournemouth. This area attracted many Class A addicts from around the

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Recovery Stories

Laurie’s story

I’m Laurie Powell, a volunteer in E Dorset. I’ll start by talking about my own recovery journey and then the interesting bits. Everyone’s recovery is

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Alcohol

Breaking Free Online

What is Breaking Free Online? Breaking Free Online is a confidential wellness and recovery support program for alcohol and drugs. It is a clinically-proven digital

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Alcohol

Alcohol Detox

My first step was going to EDP Drug and Alcohol Services and meeting up with one of the nurses and my key worker:  The nurse

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Alcohol

The Detox Handbook

About the Detox Handbook The Detox Handbook gives you the basic information you need if you are coming off, or thinking about coming off, any

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