Addiction Awareness Week 2023
Music Support is proud to support Addiction Awareness Week 2023, taking place between 28th October – 4th November. We come together with fellow organisations to call for addiction to be treated as a serious mental health condition and seek access to treatment, support and care so recovery can be possible for everyone.
Everybody Knows Somebody…
This year’s theme is ‘Everybody Knows Somebody’ which draws attention to the undeniable fact that addiction touches many, if not most, lives – be it personally, within families, among friends, in the workplace or the community. By highlighting how prevalent addiction is, we aim to dispel myths and dismantle the barriers of stigma and ‘othering’ that too often surrounds those affected. Our goal is to foster understanding and empathy, emphasizing that addiction is not an isolated or rare occurrence but a shared human experience that calls for compassion, support, and collective action.
The theme is underpinned by four key elements: intergenerational impact; family stories; connection and friendship in recovery; and the ripple effects of recovery. Find out more on the Taking Action on Addiction website here.
Let’s Talk about Addiction – FREE online event
On Thursday 2nd November (7pm-8.45pm), Taking Action on Addiction will be presenting an unforgettable event, ‘Let’s Talk about Addiction’ featuring interviews, real-life stories and acoustic musical performances.
This special evening, streamed live online, will be hosted by acclaimed broadcaster, author and journalist, Bryony Gordon and feature guests:
Ali Gill – chef and journalist/writer
Chula Goonewardene – counsellor, therapist, musician and clinical director of Attune
Nicky Hamilton – acclaimed photographer of film, tv and commercial
Harriet Strange – recovery coach
Click here to register to join the event for free.
Addiction Awareness Week campaign partners
Click on the links below to find out more about our fellow partner organisations supporting Addiction Awareness Week 2023:
How do Music Support help people living with Addiction?
If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, you can call our confidential Helpline, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm on 0800 030 6789. We offer everything from a listening ear through to signposting to further help and provision of treatment. Find out more on our Helpline and Support Services pages.
Thanks to a partnership with The Christopher Meredith Foundation, we are proud to be building a new service, dedicated to helpling family and friends (including colleagues) who are supporting loved ones struggling with problematic drinking, drug use or other addictions. Find out more and register your interest on our Family and Friends page.
Finally, thanks to funding from industry partners, we are pleased to offer anyone who works in music or live events the opportunity to attend our Addiction and Recovery Awareness workshop for FREE. This engaging four-hour session (delivered on Zoom) takes place once a month and is ideal for anyone who is intersted in understanding more about addiction and feeling more confident about helpling others. Find out more, read testimonials and sign up to join us here.
