The relationship between work and alcohol can be complicated.  After a stressful day it’s easy to turn to alcohol to unwind and in some...

Acts of kindness have the power to brighten someone's day and strengthen relationships.  They don't have to be grand gestures, and...

In 2024 the NHS reported that almost 1 in 10 secondary school pupils currently vape and that a quarter of 11 to 15-year-olds have tried...

At CADAS, we are committed to reducing harmful addiction across Cumbria. We recognise that much of Cumbria is rural and that it can be...

It’s time for Mental Health Awareness Week  (12-18 May) and with the world around us becoming increasingly stressful, looking after your...

Would you believe, we are nearing the end of April already and it's time for our second CADAS Young People's Service newsletter of 2025!...

Stress is something we all experience from time to time.  A small amount of stress can help with motivation, but when stress lasts for...

G ambling can be a bit of harmless fun with friends, betting on the outcome of a football match or an occasional flutter on the horses. ...

Vaping is inhaling a vapour created by an electronic cigarette (a vape). Also known as e-cigarettes, vapes hold a liquid containing...

Are you thinking of cutting down on cigarettes or even stopping for good? With National No Smoking Day round the corner on 12 March 2025...

Whatever your romantic status, Valentine’s Day can feel like one of those days where we inevitably open a bottle of wine to celebrate. ...

Many people make new year resolutions at the start of the year.  Maybe to achieve more in our home or work life, maintain fitness regimes...

What is Easyfundraising? It is the UK’s biggest charity fundraising site which has raised over £50 million for thousands of causes since...

What a year it's been for the young people’s service in 2024!  We have helped over 600 young people this year by delivering our vaping...

Our CADAS Coffee Break gives you the opportunity to catch up on the latest news from the CADAS team whilst enjoying a cuppa.   The next...

The Christmas period is often a busy time, packed with social events and parties.  Although we enjoy eating out and drinking with...

The festive season can be a hectic round of parties and social events.  Being aware of the number of units in your drinks can help you...

The run up to Christmas can sometimes feel like an endless drinking session, with party after party, and lots of excuses to crack open a...

It’s payback time and you’ve got a hangover. Even worse, you’re feeling anxious as well as ill. You’re suffering with ‘hangxiety’. What...

Surely breathing is one thing we all know how to do, right? Well, up to a point. But the benefits of being aware of how  we breathe and...