Breaking The Stigma - Dumfries & Galloway
Welcome to Breaking the Stigma, the podcast from Dumfries and Galloway’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership.
This series is for anyone impacted by drugs or alcohol… whether that’s you, someone you care about, or the work you do every day.
Across this series, we’ll be having open, honest conversations about what support is available, how to access it, and what people really need to know.
We’ll explore the role of the ADP and the services behind it…
look at harm reduction and staying safe…
talk about women’s health…
break down the Charter of Rights…
and share real conversations around recovery, family support, and more.
This isn’t about judgement… it’s about understanding, support, and making information easier to access.
So whether you’re looking for help, supporting someone else, or working within services, this podcast is here for you.
Search Breaking the Stigma… or head to dgadp.co.uk to find out more.
Episodes
8 episodes
The Hidden Impact of Substance Use on Children and Young People
In this episode of Breaking the Stigma, we explore the often unseen impact that substance use can have on children and young people.Hosted by Barbara Zaman from the ADP Support Team, this episode features Chloe Dudgeon...
Human Rights, Recovery and Respect - Understanding the Charter of Rights
In this episode of Breaking the Stigma, we explore the Charter of Rights and why a rights-based approach is essential when supporting people affected by drugs and alcohol.Hosted by Faye from the ADP Support Team, this epi...
Women’s Health and Addiction - The Hidden Barriers We Must Address
In this episode of Breaking the Stigma, we focus on women’s health and the unique challenges faced by women affected by substance use, trauma and involvement in the justice system.Hosted by Barbara from the ADP Support Team
Recovery IS possible!
In this episode of Breaking the Stigma, we explore what recovery really looks like... not just in theory, but in everyday life.Hosted by Faye from the ADP Support Team, this episode features Charly from Dumfries and Ga...
Family Support - You're Not Alone
In this episode of Breaking the Stigma, we turn the focus to the people often affected but less often heard - families.Hosted by Jacqueline Stewart from the ADP Support Team, this episode features Angela Robertson, Chi...
Naloxone Saves Lives!
In this episode of Breaking the Stigma, we focus on one of the most important tools in preventing drug-related deaths: naloxone.Hosted by Renata from the ADP Support Team, this episode features Kate from NHS Dumfries a...
What is The ADP? (Alcohol & Drug Partnership)
In this first episode of Breaking the Stigma, we introduce Dumfries and Galloway’s Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) and the vital role it plays in supporting individuals, families and communities affected by drugs and alcohol....
