MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Action on Addiction' source. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:47:56 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048048&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F166_institute-for-public-policy-research-holds-supporting-parents-and-families-conference Ippr is holding a one-day conference to bring together stakeholders from a range of sectors involved in supporting parents and families. The day will focus on the future direction of policy and highlight some of the latest examples of innovative whole-family support. Please see the programme below. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048048 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:37:51 +0100 3048048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3048049&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F165_david-morrissey-and-chris-gascoyne-give-their-support-to-sharp-liverpool-s-celebrity-christmas-cuisine Actors David Morrissey, Chris Gascoyne (Coronation St) and Donnaleigh Bailey (Doctors) gave their support to SHARP Liverpool as part of a group of celebrities from the world of entertainment and sport who attended last nights fundraising dinner at 60 Hope St. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3048049 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:28:44 +0100 3048049 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2939202&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F163_pharmacist-support-begins-new-partnership-with-action-on-addiction The UK’s leading independent welfare charity for pharmacists and their families in Great Britain has agreed a new partnership with Action on Addiction – the only UK charity working across the addiction field in research, prevention, treatment, professional education and family support. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2939202 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:16:31 +0100 2939202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2823895&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F162_liverpool-s-lord-mayor-to-open-the-first-ever-uk-recovery-rally-and-march-on-26th-september-2009 The March Begins at 6pm at St Georges Hall. (Organised by SHARP Liverpool) Followed by the Recovery Concert at the Liverpool Lighthouse Anfield 8-11pm. (Organised by the SPIDER Project) (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2823895 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:40:39 +0100 2823895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820141&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F161_action-on-addiction-launches-yoga-week-to-promote-a-healthy-body-and-mind Yogathon to take place at the Alchemy Centre, Camden Sunday 27th September. Yoga Week runs from 27th September – 4th October 2009. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820141 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:54:17 +0100 2820141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2820142&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F160_untreatable-or-just-hard-to-treat Results of the Randomised Injectable Opioid Treatment Trial (RIOTT) (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2820142 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:14:44 +0100 2820142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2757648&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F158_new-estimates-indicate-that-between-3-4-3-5-million-children-live-with-at-least-one-binge-drinking-parent A new piece of research launched today shows that the number of children living with substance misusing parents is greater than previously thought (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2757648 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:44:34 +0100 2757648 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561126&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F158_new-estimates-predict-that-between-3-4-3-5-million-children-live-with-at-least-one-binge-drinking-parent A new piece of research launched today shows that the number of children living with substance misusing parents is greater than previously thought (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561126 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:10:03 +0100 2561126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2457806&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F155_a-candlelight-vigil-for-those-lost-to-addiction-and-alcoholism The 2nd Merseyside candlelight vigil and remembrance event will take place at the Plaza, Metropolitan Cathedral, Mount Pleasant in Liverpool between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Friday 29th May 2009. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2457806 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:39:07 +0100 2457806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416543&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F153_action-on-addiction-s-clouds-house-has-released-a-commemorative-book-to-celebrate-its-25-years-of-treating-people-with-drug-and-alcohol-addiction-problems (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416543 Wed, 13 May 2009 13:05:30 +0100 2416543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375725&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F152_action-on-addiction-s-response-to-bbc-2-s-drama-best-his-mother-s-son Action on Addiction welcomes the showing of BBC’s fact-based drama ‘Best: His Mother’s Son’. The programme is timely given the current concern over levels of alcohol consumption in this country. The programme highlighted the devastating effect that alcohol can have, not only on the alcoholic but on the rest of the family as well. It also showed that alcoholism can affect people of all ages and could be the result of the kinds of stress or pressures that many people will experience at some point in their life. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375725 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:58:56 +0100 2375725 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2375724&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F151_action-on-addiction-expands-women-s-treatment-to-meet-growing-demand-for-drink-and-drug-services Action on Addiction is pleased to announce the expansion and relocation of its women-only service due to increased demand. Hope House is a pioneering female-only second stage residential centre for women in London. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2375724 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:47:32 +0100 2375724 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2275570&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F150_action-on-addiction-and-wired-in-host-recovery-seminar-with-world-renowned-bill-white (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2275570 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 16:44:44 +0100 2275570 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2196402&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F148_is-your-love-affair-with-drink-this-valentine-s Alcohol misuse is the most widespread of any substance, despite the recent media debate on drug classification and, although legal, it is responsible for more deaths than any illegal drug. This Valentine’s Day, Action on Addiction is asking people whether their love affair with drink has gone too far and whether it is damaging their relationships. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2196402 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:00:55 +0100 2196402 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153842&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F144_charity-s-chief-executive-awarded-honorary-doctorate On 10th December 2008, Action on Addiction’s Chief Executive, Nicholas R.L. Barton, was awarded an honorary doctorate of health from the University of Bath for his contribution to the field of addiction treatment. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153842 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:35:04 +0100 2153842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153841&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F147_action-on-addiction-s-response-to-the-uk-drug-policy-commission-report-working-towards-recovery “Action on Addiction is pleased to welcome the report from the UK Drug Policy Commission "Working towards recovery" a report into a review of the issues facing former problem drug users in getting into employment. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153841 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:44:47 +0100 2153841 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153844&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F146_action-on-addiction-s-response-to-channel-4-dispatches-programme-my-mum-loves-drugs-not-me Action on Addiction welcomes the showing of last night’s Channel 4 ‘Dispatches’ documentary ‘My mum loves drugs, not me’. The programme highlighted the devastating effects that parental substance misuse can have on children. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153844 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:39:29 +0100 2153844 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153843&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F145_clouds-house-chosen-as-a-preferred-provider-under-the-practioners-help-programme Internationally acclaimed treatment centre, Clouds House at East Knoyle, has been chosen to treat doctors and dentists who develop addictions as part of the Practitioner Health Programme that is being piloted by the NHS in London. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153843 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:06:51 +0100 2153843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153847&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F138_sports-stars-and-celebrities-raced-to-support-the-sport-against-addiction-dinner Damon Hill, David Coulthard, Ilie Nastase, Duncan Goodhew and Fatima Whitbread were just some of Britain’s sporting heroes who gave their support to the annual Sport Against Addiction Dinner and Auction, which raised a phenomenal £220,000 for Action on Addiction. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153847 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:58:15 +0100 2153847 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153845&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F141_action-on-addiction-expands-women-s-treatment-service-to-meet-growing-demand Action on Addiction is pleased to announce the expansion and relocation of its women only service at Hope House in Maida Vale due to an increased demand for this service. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153845 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:57:13 +0100 2153845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153846&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F139_action-on-addiction-s-response-to-new-nhs-statistics-on-drug-misuse (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153846 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:23:29 +0100 2153846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153848&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F133_sports-stars-and-celebrities-race-to-support-the-sport-against-addiction-dinner Thursday 1st May 2008 at Quaglino’s, 16 Bury Street, St. James’s, SW1Y 6AJ (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153848 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:39:31 +0100 2153848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153849&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F132_flagship-addiction-treatment-training-centre-opens-in-warminster On 17th April Action on Addiction’s new Centre for Addiction Treatment Studies officially opened its doors to students. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153849 Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:47:38 +0100 2153849 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570261&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F118_action-on-addiction-s-reponse-to-the-24-hour-licensing-law-review (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570261 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:54:36 +0100 2570261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2153850&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F119_a-1-donation-to-be-made-to-action-on-addiction-for-every-sale-of-the-view-from-the-ladies-tees For eleven years Peggy Strachan was a trustee of the UK charity Action on Addiction, and she will donate £1.00 to the charity for every book sold. (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2153850 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:53:06 +0100 2153850 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570262&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F116_action-on-addiction-s-response-to-the-new-drug-strategy-2008 (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570262 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:31:51 +0100 2570262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570260&cid=s_38239_2_f&fid=38239&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.actiononaddiction.org.uk%2Fnews_and_campaigns%2Fnews%2F117_action-on-addiction-s-response-to-conservative-party-plans-to-increase-tax-on-high-strength-alcoholic-beverages (Source: Action on Addiction) Action on Addiction organizations http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570260 Thu, 13 Mar 2008 14:31:20 +0100 2570260