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“To help other people feels like a miracle.” This is Matthew’s story. In this short video taken from our #AAW24 film ‘Recovery Is Possible’, Matthew shares how he became addicted to alcohol and drugs at a young age and found that he couldn’t go a day without constantly thinking

“I truly have blossomed into a more authentic and beautiful person.” ✨ We’re delighted to bring you this new cutdown from Ro, who shares how their sobriety journey has helped them grow as a person. In this inspirational clip, Ro explains how their alcohol usage caused them to

Amy was addicted to ketamine. Like many others with substance use issues, Amy would use most of her income on buying drugs until she hit her own rock bottom - eventually helping her to reach out for help. After initially struggling to make the transition to a drug-free life, Amy

Meet Tam – a Clouds House ambassador for The Forward Trust and an inspiration to us all here at Taking Action On Addiction. Unfortunately, Tam’s destructive relationship with alcohol and drugs began at an incredibly young age due to the emotional and physical abuse he endured as a

“I can’t express enough how removing alcohol from my life has changed it for the better.” Barbara, the creator behind Sober In Colour, has been in recovery for 4 years. She began her recovery journey by following those in the community on socials, reading books, and researching

“I’ve become a father again.” Whilst in active addiction, Craig was using drugs and alcohol every day, from morning until late at night. He pushed his family away and eventually ended up sleeping in his car. That was until he decided to attend an AA meeting and found other

“Community is such a huge thing in recovery.” Sion used to binge on alcohol and drugs and realised that this was something he wanted to move away from. Challenging himself to try 100 days of sobriety, he realised how much he benefited from being alcohol-free and decided to carry

Are you a part of Clouds House alumni? Do you want to experience an unforgettable day of celebrating recovery and community? 🎈 If so, you’re invited to the annual meeting of minds on Saturday 14 June 2025 at the Wiltshire homestead for the Clouds House reunion! Join the

“I was trapped in this cycle of shame, guilt, and hopelessness.” Meet Norman. He was in active addiction for 18 years until one day, in June 1989, he decided to ask for help. Now 35 years into his recovery, Norman shares how his sobriety has bought him a sense of peace that he

“It’s been the best thing that I’ve ever done in my life.” As a single parent, Leanne found herself relying on alcohol at the end of each day – no matter what her mood was. After deciding to give it up, she is now amazed at how dramatically her recovery has changed her life for

Last week, The Forward Trust brought together leading voices and journalists for their first-ever media breakfast, hosted by the Financial Times and chaired by the brilliant Tina Daheley. With over 15,000 drug and alcohol-related deaths in the UK last year, it’s time we talk openly, honestly,

Addiction can have devastating effects on those we love the most, but it’s also those we love that can inspire us to get better. Roxanne shares why in this inspiring clip from our #AAW24 campaign. Her children were the driving factor behind Roxy’s decision to start her recovery

Our thanks to The Independent for featuring the story of Barney - a young man who sadly died in 2018 due to #ketamine use. He was just 21 years old. His amazing Mother, Deb Casserly, has long been a powerful advocate of our campaign - we're so grateful to her for sharing her

Ketamine use in the UK has quadrupled since 2016, and for families like Deborah Casserly’s, the consequences have been devastating. Deborah shared her poignant account of her son Barney's struggle with ketamine addiction over the weekend with the The Independent, underscoring the

“I was very good at wearing a mask and could pretend everything was okay very easily, but I was broken inside.” From socially drinking and using substances, Martyn shares how his casual drug habit turned into a vicious addiction that took over his life. He is now well on his

“Looking after yourself is neither abandoning nor unloving, nor giving up on the problem. It’s what you need to do. Indirectly, it can support the recovery of your loved one.” Simon’s life changed when his wife became addicted to alcohol. He tried to ‘fix’ her, but quickly

“I learnt early on that anything I put before my recovery, I will lose, and that’s why recovery, to me, is always number one.” Amy’s addiction meant that she served some time in prison and experienced homelessness. Thankfully, after help from a friend, Amy was able to start her

The impact of taking substances can have a devastating effect on how an individual interacts with the world. Rory shares how in this inspiring clip from our #AAW24 campaign. After becoming addicted to substances at the age of 14, Rory didn’t value his relationships or his role

“Drinking for me was completely about escape and never about fun.” In this video from our #AAW24 campaign, JJ shares firsthand what it’s like to walk through addiction and come out stronger on the other side. It’s raw. It’s real. And it’s a reminder that hope is never out of

“Drinking became more than just social for me, it became a way to escape my mind, my busy, buzzing brain.” In this inspiring cutdown from our #AAW24 campaign #RecoveryIsPossible, Fran shares how he used drinking as a way to escape, which ended up damaging his relationships with