Dr David Patton

Call to action

There lies an invisible fine line between pleasure’s sip and addiction's bind.

Problems arise when it’s too late.

It isn’t until the line is crossed that we finally realise we are paying the cost.

Support, not stigma, is what we need, and as a society, we must take heed.

Be the change, pledge your support, Lift others, and don’t drag them short.

We must remove the barriers and open doors for everyone to access and explore.

Together, we can do much more by transforming stigma and understanding at the core.

Be the change, pledge your part, and help us create a community with a compassionate heart.

And If you want to see lasting change, pledge your support by signing the Sheffield Inclusive Recovery Cities Campaign.

https://sheffieldrecoverydirectory.co.uk/sheffield-inclusive-recovery-cities/

Peter da Silva, Aliyah Knight, Dot Smith and I share at the Recovery Connections Awards in Durham in 2025 how New Central Media in partnership with Recovery Connections is challenging the way knowledge is created and who gets to create knowledge.

Why New Central Media is challenging the way we do knowledge Dr David Patton, Peter da Silva, Aliyah Knight and Dot Smith share at the Recovery Connections Awards in Durham in 2025 how New Central Media in partnership ...

The Pakistani Muslim Centre have generously offered their space to all ethnic groups as a safe space to gather and commune. A Womens BAME group has also formed as a result of today!

My research utilising community voice earlier this year highlighted the communities desire for diverse recovery pathways that are not available at present to BAME communities. Today's event is testimony to their desire to make change happen. These are grassroots community responses to the the needs of their community. The offshoots are led by and for the community. 👏🏻👏🏻

I've signed it. Please join me in showing your support

The Sheffield Recovery Community believes addiction does not have to be the endpoint and that change is possible.

Can you help us make Sheffield an Inclusive Recovery City?

An Inclusive recovery city is built by the people who live there and work to create compassionate and understanding spaces where everyone can access support and advice in a way that meets their needs.

We want to remove barriers that prevent people from getting help.

We want to raise awareness and promote understanding to dismantle the stigma and shame of individuals and families affected by addiction experience.

We want to use our Inclusive recovery cities status to celebrate the achievements, strength and resilience of those in Recovery and show that change is possible.

You can help us by signing up for the campaign and pledge your support here https://sheffieldrecoverydirectory.co.uk/sheffield-inclusive-recovery-cities/
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Really excited to be attending my first Recilovery Games and opening the day. This event is phenomenal in celebrating and making recovery visible

Recovery Games 2022 for social media

We are just launching our campaign to make Sheffield an Inclusive Recovery City. If you live in Sheffield please sign the recovery support pledge to help make Sheffield a more inclusive city for those suffering with addiction

Sheffield Inclusive Recovery City – Sheffield Recovery Directory Although health inequalities, social and economic factors are drivers of problematic alcohol and other drug use, we acknowledge that anyone, regardless of social background, race or gender can be affected by addiction. Addiction is not a personal failure or a sign of moral weakness.

🌟 Thrilled to announce an upcoming session with Dr David Patton at the National Prevention Summit! Let’s dive into the transformative power of recovery culture! Secure your spot if you haven’t registered yet: https://www.dfaf.org/mark-your-calendar-register-today-for-the-february-2024-national-prevention-summit/

Addiction-Recovery Arts Futures: Conference Video documentation of Addiction-Recovery Arts Futures: Conference which took place on June 16th 2023 at Liverpool Hope University's Creative Campus. The con...

Take a look at the most recent edition of the Performing Recovery magazine

Performing Recovery Issue 4 - Sept-Nov 2023 - Addiction Recovery Arts Network The Addiction Recovery Arts Network has made every attempt at getting permission to use people’s name and images. If you think your name or image has been used without your permission, or you would like your name or image removed from the recovery-art.org website or Performing Recovery magazine yo...

Jit Chauhan and I will be interviewed tomorrow morning just after 9 a.m. on EAVA FM Multilingual Radio hosted by Kirit Mistry. We will talk about Jit's forthcoming event this Saturday which will invite people in the community to reflect on what are the recovery pathways for the Black and Asian communities and what changes are needed to what we have already? There will also be a screening of I'm Jit and I'm an alcoholic. We will hold open discussion groups following the screening. There will also be opportunities to voice your experiences and perspectives in a 'voice box cam booth'. If you live in or nearby Leicester it would be great to see you there in person this Saturday - details in picture below.