“There is a potential point in recovery when we stop the internal and external noise and silently experience the awe of our survival— the wonder of just being.” - William White

Recovery is infectious and spreads by exposure to recovering people. Are services good at making those connections or do we need to do better?

This is not about either or; it’s about having options available that don’t depend on your status or your income that help individuals and their families reach the goals that they set. recoveryreview.blog/2022/10/29/249…

No one chooses to become an addict. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-634409…

'Death due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is about 15 times more common among people who use illicit opioids than the general population.' bmjmedicine.bmj.com/content/1/1/e0…

Doctors suffer from substance use disorders with at least the same rates as their patients. However, the treatment they get is very different. The outcomes are too. Is this healthcare inequality? Does this represent double standards? #SUD #recovery recoveryreview.blog/2022/10/29/249…

“Clinicians who are more positive about being able to support client recovery achieve better client recovery outcomes.” recoveryreview.blog/2021/01/11/cli…

My results: 'the patient has symptoms highly consistent with ADHD in adults and further investigation is warranted'.

adhduk.co.uk/adult-adhd-scr…

There’s little research that compares rehab with other treatments delivered in the community, but where there is, the evidence suggests: “residential treatment produces more positive outcomes in relation to substance use than other treatment modalities.” recoveryreview.blog/2022/06/12/is-…

12 weeks ago I ended a supporting relationship with a yng lady as she went into rehab.
Yesterday I attended her graduation from the Lothian Edinburgh Abstinence Program (LEAP)
I was emotional with joy to see the transition in this young lady.

Brilliant end to a week.

“Reducing shame and guilt should be considered a priority in treating adults with multiple substance use disorders.” Quite… researchgate.net/profile/Mujahi…

Male sex, heavy alcohol consumption, and smoking increase the risk of alcoholic liver disease. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11…

“I do question quite a lot because I do think the media play it up […] I take it with a pinch of salt.”

'Improvement fund available: Increasing Residential Rehabilitation provision and capacity will be the top priority; Recovery Housing and Aftercare will be the second priority; Supportive pathways into Residential Rehabilitation will be the third priority.' corra.scot/grants/drugs-s…