Drug and alcohol addiction affects people from all walks of life and the reasons behind it can be complex. Research is now showing that in many cases it is a response to childhood trauma or difficult life events. Our service users have often lost their home, their health, their job, family, friends, confidence and hope people can remain caught up in a vicious cycle of addiction, problems, shame and guilt. We believe that addiction doesnt need to destroy lives that with the right support at the right time, people can and do recover fully, able to take up their place in society and be excellent citizens, parents, family members and employees. Like so many other charities, we need your support to continue our work, which helps by building self-belief, relevant skills & a positive support network for individuals. We also help to inform and break down the stigma which still surrounds the issue of addiction.