Addition Awareness Week
30th November – 7th December.
Taking Action on Addiction is a campaign that exists to build awareness, celebrate recovery, improve understanding and reduce “the myths that surround addiction, so that more people can ask and receive help.” (Quote taken from Action on Addiction)
The Princess of Wales, who is a patron of The Forward Trust, has said “Addiction is not a choice. It is a serious mental health condition. And with the right support, delivered by wonderful charities like The Forward Trust, recovery is possible”.
Action on Addiction say that perceptions of addiction need to change. They aim to build compassion and understanding around addiction and support people that ask for help, without judgement or stigma. Addiction is a serious mental illness, and the princess highlighted how every addict is a “human being with a story of their own” and “it is not our place to judge or criticise.” (a written message from The Princess of Wales to mark Addiction Awareness Week)
For more information go to www.actionaddiction.org.uk/addiction-awareness.
