Events

Culture & Substance Misuse Conference - 23rd November 2009

Release is proud to support this excellent event. Come find us at our stall in the exhibition hall.

What is considered to be “problematic” drug or alcohol use in one culture, may not be considered in the same  fashion in another. Culture can have a powerful influence on the substance of choice, how and where it is used and with whom.

The stigma associated with drug and alcohol misuse can result in a low uptake of services by certain groups. Some service providers have established projects which work specificially with certain minority groups. Is this the way forward or should all drug and alcohol services be able to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population in the UK?

This fascinating one day conference is organised by the Ethnic Health Initiative is being held in Manchester on 23rd November and is relevant to all those who work with adults and youth affected by drug and alcohol misuse.

For more info visit the website.

Release Annual Conference - 22nd October 2009

Thank you to all those who participated in or attended the conference this year. It was a great success. For a full report, please click here.

This year's Release conference will take place at The Quad in Derby, and will focus on the topic of drug treatment and the law. This conference is essential for anyone working in the field of drug use and will address many of those issues which impact on both clients and workers.

We have an excellent group of speakers confirmed for the event, including Jim Knight MP, Minister of State for Employment & Welfare Reform, Professor John Strang, Dr Emily Finch, Charlie Lloyd and William Pryor. They will cover topics such as:

• Treatment or poverty: what a new benefit system will mean
• Drug users doing it for themselves: Naloxone, peer-led initiatives and their legal barriers
• Sex workers: what do rehabilitation orders really mean for them?
• Drug paraphernalia: what is the law and when will it change?
• Drug consumption rooms: Sydney, Vancouver and Frankfurt – could Derby be next?

The cost for the day, which includes lunch, is £195 + VAT (concessionary rates available). Places will fill up quickly.

London 10K Run - 12th July 2009

Release has a number of places in this popular running event and are looking for enthusiastic individuals to be part of their team. If you are interested in joining us and can commit to raising at least £80 for Release, please get in touch.

Management of Drug & Alcohol Users in Primary Care - 7th/8th May, Liverpool.

This conference is the largest event in the UK for GPs, drug users and all those involved in the management of drug & alcohol users in primary care and will provide a unique opportunity for participants to focus on the central role primary care plays throughout the lives of their families and carers.

Release will have a stall at this well attended and informative conference. For further information, or to reserve a place, please visit healthcare-events.co.uk.

Film Screening, December 2008

At an exclusive event at the Brixton Ritzy cinema, friends and supporters of Release gathered together to watch American Violet, a new film from Tim Disney. Three months ahead of its release date in the USA, Release was proud to host the first ever UK showing of this film, which highlights the racial tensions in drug policy in the USA.

An exclusive clip can be viewed here, or to learn more about the film please visit americanviolet.com.

Thanks go to Tim Disney for travelling to the UK to join us for a very enjoyable evening.

Release Conference 2008

18 September, Hampstead Theatre

With a focus on race and discrimination within drugs policy, our conference this year tackled an important and challenging topic. Read an overview of the day and to hear what our speakers had to say.