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Shame of addiction still stopping people from getting help – Princess of Wales

The Princess of Wales has urged those suffering with an addiction to not let shame hold them back from getting help. Kate, patron of addiction recovery charity The Forward Trust, said addiction is “a serious health condition” and “not a choice”. Her ...

30 Oct 2022 at 09:22

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Co Derry man who died in custody was ‘in need of addiction services’

County Derry man James Fleck who died in custody could not get the best addiction services while in custody according to the Prisoner Ombudsman report into his death. The Ombudsman acknowledged that the Prison Officers kept him ‘as safe as was ...

28 Mar 2023 at 17:33

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New Derry mum celebrates 10 years clean and channels experience into new business helping others

Derry girl Danielle Collins, has recently celebrated 10 years clean of any substances and welcomed her beautiful baby boy Jack into the world April 6 this year. The 36-year-old says it hasn't been an easy road but to see her life where it is ...

07 May 2022 at 13:33

Kate says do not ‘judge or criticise’ addicts ahead of Addiction Awareness Week

The Princess of Wales has urged the public to change its attitude towards those dependent on drink or drugs – saying “addiction is not a choice”. Kate highlighted how every addict is a “human being, with a story of their own” and “it is not ...

29 Nov 2024 at 00:01

Kate calls for end to stigma around addiction to mark Addiction Awareness Week

The Princess of Wales has called for the “stigma” faced by those with addictions to end and society to show “compassion and love” to those dependent on drugs, alcohol or gambling. Kate said society’s experience of addiction was “shaped by ...

24 Nov 2025 at 00:01

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