Pubdate: Wed, 02 May 2002
Source: Evening Star, The (UK)
Copyright: 2002sEastern Counties Newspapers Group Ltd
Contact:  http://www.eveningstar.co.uk/Content/news/news_home.asp
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1695
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NEW SCHEME TO HELP DRINK AND DRUG USERS

A NEW day programme has been set up in Ipswich by Local Health Partnerships 
NHS Trust to help individuals with drug and alcohol problems.

Named The Junction, the structured day programme aims to encourage 
individuals to explore issues surrounding their drug and alcohol use, and 
help them develop strategies that should enable them to make the necessary 
changes required to lead a drug and alcohol free lifestyle.

The programme runs 5 days a week over a 12 week period, and focuses on 
healthy living, life and social skills, relapse prevention as well as 
alternative therapy and leisure activities.

The programme allows people to open up and gain support, from each other 
and professionals, in a safe, therapeutic environment. Individuals are 
encouraged to take responsibility for their past and present behaviour, and 
to examine the effect their behaviour has had on others around them. They 
are taught skills that they can employ in their everyday lives..

Anybody who would like more information about the service should contact 
staff at The Junction on 01473 215468.
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MAP posted-by: Beth