Drug Addiction and Bereavement

In this episode, George talks to James about James' experience with drug addiction and bereavement.

If you or anyone you know is looking for support with addiction to drugs or alcohol, you can find the range of support services (some of which are mentioned in the episode) here:

The charity Mind has a range of links available at:
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency/addiction-and-dependency-resources/

We Are With You offers a confidential listening service for anyone struggling with drug or alcohol problems:
https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk

There are a range of educational resources on physician Gabor Mate's website:
https://drgabormate.com/topic/addiction/

And his book - mentioned in the episode - can be found here:
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/9781785042201?gC=5a105e8b&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3smABhCjARIsAKtrg6Kd_NRTVfU9gUaum6R3tTDFR7fp3cGrv7s_s4VBPPDYqjbgPrL6JM0aAvJOEALw_wcB

Talk to Frank offer honest information and advice about drugs:
https://www.talktofrank.com

For those struggling with bereavement, you can get in contact with the Cruse National Helpline:
https://www.cruse.org.uk/how-can-cruse-support-me

For support with grief specific to children and young adults, you can visit:
https://www.griefencounter.org.uk/

James' music can be found on Spotify at James Hook Music:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3K8xQXrWiIbKwtMxxvxsJf?si=_UK8ndhsQGyLunPdXzkq8w&fbclid=IwAR0MTukAkdoY3R3YZBWErjQOt1pXaJTLLL1-4F8cV74GI_frA6Xw2hWfoEw