The 31st August is International Overdose Awareness Day and at CADAS this (through lived experience) is very close to our hearts. This month we want to discuss the challenges faced by those who lose a loved one to addiction and shine a spotlight on our Bereaved by Addiction service which provides vital support. Losing someone we love is one of the hardest experiences life can bring. Grief conjures all sorts of difficult emotions and when that grief is connected to addiction,

Summer is frequently thought of as the happiest season of the year. Warmer days, longer nights and social diaries filled with festivals, BBQs, holidays and celebrations. In the UK, drinking alcohol is often considered the norm when it comes to making memories in the sun but when someone is battling addiction, summer can be tremendously difficult. Why is summer hard for people facing addiction? It can feel like alcohol is everywhere, particularly over the summer months when hi

The Freemason's charity writes a guest blog post this Alcohol Awareness Week about the impact of their funding on families.