🔴 NEW: People dependent on drugs are still unable to get the support and treatment they need – with some claiming there is “no point” trying – despite the Scottish Government spending tens of millions to “save and improve lives”. Read the full story: bit.ly/4drmwv9

"It’s no wonder why people are dying. It feels as if no-one is prepared to help" bit.ly/46NQhUB

Despite significant efforts to improve treatment services, we clearly still have a long way to go…

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs and Teen Challenge will be putting on our annual Candlelight Vigil to remember those we have lost to addiction ❤️ This will be held on Sunday 1st September at 8pm in Clyde Square. Candles will be provided ❤️

Here are some ways to ask if someone is okay: 💛 “How are you doing?” 💛 “How have you been feeling?” 💛 “I’m here if you want to chat.” 💛 “How’s everything going?”

Directly observing some of the positive changes to treatment provision has been hugely encouraging but inevitably this work also highlights shortfalls and some highly unacceptable practice. The examples speak for themselves as to why people are still disengaged from treatment

Relationships are crucial! "To effectively address Scotland's ongoing drug death crisis, all staff in treatment services must focus on fostering therapeutic alliances with individuals in MAT, ensuring this remains a priority in both daily practice and ongoing implementation"

We're working with the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences and James Lind Alliance to ask you to help decide what research is needed in future to shape healthcare for people with experience of addictions, their families and friends. Please have your say ow.ly/Ue3H50T1gpO

Sorry been a bit quiet, just so busy. Thanks all for continuing to support us. ❤️🥰🙏 #RecoveryPosse #harmreduction #abstinance #dowhatworks

Met office Yellow weather warning for rain between 9am Wed 21st August and 3pm Thurs 22nd August. This is in place for the West of Scotland, mainly over Argyll. Please plan ahead before travelling! #KeepingPeopleSafe Police Scotland Argyll & West Dunbartonshire Met Office Argyll and Bute Council Traffic Scotland

#Tuesdaythoughts You've got this ❤️💪 xx #RecoveryPosse

The rise of alcohol-free events is offering a glimmer of hope for Scotland’s drinking problem, according to experts. i.stv.tv/3z4e1aF

More people died last year from an alcohol specific cause than due to all other drugs combined (and will have been a factor in some of those deaths) And this figure is just the tip of the iceberg - with thousands more deaths not counted in this week's stats (Inc. from alcohol

TOMORROW IS OUR RECOVERY WALK COME ALONG WALK WITH US HELP STOP THE STIGMA EMBARRASSMENT AND SHAME FAMILIES SUFFER A FAMILY FUN DAY ALL WELCOME

Looking forward to joining the Midlothian Family Support Group tomorrow to remember those we've lost and to celebrate recovery.

#FridayVibes #RecoveryPosse 🥰

We keep planting seeds. 🌱💜 xx #wedorecover #RecoveryPosse #connection

#learning #fridayvibes 🥰

#sundayvibes #RecoveryPosse #RecoveryMonth Be gentle with yourself. Accept help, it's hard to do this on your own. #makingrecoveryvisible