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Whether you need a little more encouragement, or are looking for some advice with how to quit drugs, we have a range of articles (and videos) to help you on your path to freedom and beyond.

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Smugglers swap salt for ketamine

The Growing Epidemic of Ketamine Addiction in the UK and...

Uncover the growing epidemic of Ketamine smuggling into the UK and EU diverting a legal anaesthetic into the black market.
6 minute read

Quitting Smoking Enhances Recovery Outcomes in Substance Use Disorders

How quitting smoking is linked to better recovery outcomes from substance abuse disorders, according to a longitudinal survey cohort study.
7 minute read
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LSBU 12-Week Review of the Allen Carr Easyway Programme

Allen Carr's Easyway as part of a stop smoking service in East Sussex deemed successful and good quit rates at 4 and 12 weeks.
3 minute read
Paul Baker CEO Allen Carr keynote speaker at c the signs

Allen Carr's Easyway keynote speaker

Paul Baker, CEO of Allen Carr's Easyway, was a keynote speaker at the C the signs conference in London.
7 minute read

Celebrating our £1,000 prize draw winner for 2025!

Find out who our lucky 2025 prize draw winner is.. and make sure you enter the next one!
11 minute read
why are we allowing addiction to cost us millions?

Why are we allowing addiction to cost us billions, even...

Discover how addiction can consume lives, costing not only health & happiness, but also billions in healthcare. Unearth the methods that can combat this scourge.
2 minute read
Allen Carr's Easyway International conference 2025

International Conference 2025

I was delighted and humbled to welcome our team from around the world to our International Conference this year.
3 minute read
20 year service awards in balloons

20 years service awards

I was delighted to present the 20 years service awards at our International Conference this year - Paul Baker , CEO
1 minute read
A beautifully designed Lifetime Achievement Award plaque highlighting excellence with an ornate gold finish, set against a textured marble background.

Lifetime achievement awards

I was delighted to present the Lifetime achievement awards at our International Conference this year - Paul Baker , CEO
1 minute read

Signs & symptoms of a cannabis addiction

Understanding the signs and symptoms of cannabis addiction is crucial for early intervention and support.
8 minute read
man smoking cannabis weed

How to help someone with a weed addiction

In the realm of addictive substances, cannabis holds a unique position. Long regarded as harmless or even therapeutic by many, its addictive potential is often downplayed or dismissed altogether.
8 minute read
lady smoking cannabis weed

Cannabis and mental health: Understanding the link

With the increasing legalization globally and widespread use of cannabis, it's essential to explore its potential impact on mental well-being.
7 minute read
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