News
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Drug drivers warned: ‘One night out – a lifetime of consequences.”
A hard-hitting campaign has launched to remind drivers of the devastating repercussions of getting behind the wheel under the influence...
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2025 Christmas and New Year Opening Times at County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services
Here are our Christmas and New Year 2025 opening times for all of our sites. Up until Monday 23 December,...
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‘Hidden Harms’ – Our New Gabapentinoid Campaign
County Durham Drug and Alcohol Services are pleased to launch our new visual campaign raising awareness of the ‘Hidden Harms’...
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Free Dental Clinics in County Durham with Dentaid the Dental Charity
Access to appropriate dental care can often be overlooked. For some people, it can be a major barrier to health...
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Alcohol Awareness Week: Let’s talk about alcohol and work
This year’s theme for Alcohol Awareness Week is alcohol and work. So during the week of 7 – 13 July it’s...
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Let’s talk about alcohol and cancer – Cancer Prevention Action Week
For Cancer Prevention Action Week (23-29 June), we’re supporting Balance to encourage people to talk about alcohol and cancer. Most...
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Mental Health Awareness Week – 12-18 May
This year, Mental Health Awareness Week is all about Community — and how being part of a supportive, safe, and...
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Danny’s Latest Challenge
Our colleague Danny is no stranger to challenges in support of our organisation. Having previously completed challenges like running between...
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International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is held annually on the 31 August. The marks an opportunity for communities to come...
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Addictions campaign urges people to ‘see the person, hear their story’ to fight stigma.
County Durham Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service is working alongside the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (NENC...
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Alcohol Awareness Week 2024
Alcohol Awareness Week 2024, coordinated by Alcohol Change UK, is held annually, and is dedicated to raising awareness about the...
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Alcohol Awareness Week – Socialising Whilst Sober
For Alcohol Awareness Week 2024, we’re shining a light on the journeys of individuals who have chosen to reduce or...