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Real Story:
Ste's story
I was a heroin user for 27 years and crack cocaine for 22. I was a recipient of treatment throughout those years and my experience with several..
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Andrei's story
The story of Andrei*, a homeless man from Timisoara, reveals how there is an organised criminal element from within the Roma community who choose labour..
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Kevin's story
Kevin* was first seen begging and rough sleeping in Camden by the CSST outreach..
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Natalie’s story
I am a volunteer at Recover. I was referred by my key worker at CRI. I..
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Real Story:
Nicky's feedback on Substance to Solution - Kettering
“Nicky C would like to thank everybody at S2S for all their support and kindness. Nicky came into the service about six months ago and first..
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Quote from a service user of Substance to Solution - Kettering
I accessed S2S Kettering to get help for a cocaine and alcohol problem. I attended an induction group and was told about mutual..
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Quote from a service user of Substance to Solution - Northampton
“My first experience of accessing S2S was excellent. It was more than what I expected and exactly what I needed. I was seen quickly..
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Quote from a service user of The Beacon, Walsall about their recovery worker
“I want to thank you for actually being there for me. You made me feel valued as a person. You took the time to listen to me, not let..
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Leon's story (Reach Out Recovery)
My story isn’t pretty or glamorous; It began at 15 and enslaved me until I was 33 all hopes and dreams were lost and replaced with..
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Andrew's story (Reach Out Recovery)
I’m going to be celebrating my two year ‘sober anniversary’ this October and I can’t wait! When I was younger I dreamt of..
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