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“THC vapes might seem like a safer or more convenient alternative to smoking cannabis,” said James Barrie, Service Manager at Forward Leeds, “but the reality is that they often contain unknown and dangerous substances. We’ve seen an increase in people experiencing unexpected and serious effects, especially among young people who
RecoveryinLeeds is a new one-stop website for people who have faced issues with alcohol and drugs across Leeds. The website aims to offer comprehensive information on activities, venues, community support, and stories to help people maintain abstinence and thrive in their recovery. The website was developed through 5 WAYS, the
With its ‘We Understand’ campaign Forward Leeds is using staff’s personal stories to inspire people to get support for their drinking or drug use. The campaign, from the city’s alcohol and drug support service, aims to break down barriers, reduce stigma and help people realise that there is effective expert
Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug support service is embarking on a campaign to raise awareness about cannabis, with a particular focus on cannabis edibles. The campaign aims to help people understand what edibles are, the risks and to offer some advice around staying safe. The campaign advises that:
Friends and family of people who lost someone to a drug-related death in Leeds will remember them with a special event on International Overdose Awareness Day. The memorial will take place from 10:30am leading up to a minute’s silence at 11am, in Penny Pocket Park, opposite Leeds Minster on Thursday
Forward Leeds is asking people to think how they would spend an extra £60 in Alcohol Awareness Week. Alcohol Awareness Week runs from 3-9 July 2023. The campaign called ‘Sober Savings’ highlights that someone who drinks two alcoholic drinks a day is spending around £60 a week on alcohol.* Forward
Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug service is running a campaign to raise awareness of the increasing strength of cannabis and the issues around heavy use of the drug. The RespectTHC campaign will run from 18-23 April and will include events across the city and an online social media
Next week, Forward Leeds will be encouraging the people who attend their alcohol and drug service to test the health of their liver using new high-tech machines. As part of the #HealthyLiversLeeds campaign the service is having a special push on testing in the week beginning Monday 21 February 2022
Decide the Night, a new, immersive game designed to encourage young people in Leeds to make safer choices around alcohol, is now available to play online. The game was co-created with young people by Leeds City Council, NHS Leeds CCG and Forward Leeds, the city’s alcohol and drug service, and
World boxing champion Maxi Hughes, his trainer Sean O’Hagan and Leeds United Legend turned TV pundit Jermaine Beckford, joined almost 100 people who are celebrating their drug and alcohol recovery journeys. The local sports stars handed out certificates at the Forward Leeds Recovery Graduation last Thursday, which marked the achievements