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Gwent Drug & Alcohol Service @TheGDAS

We provide free, safe and confidential drug and alcohol services in Gwent.

Joined May 2016
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Brilliant session last week with our IPED (Image & Performance Enhancing Drugs) leads, Rich and Luke, who delivered training with the Peer Academy. They shared knowledge, answered questions, and kept harm reduction at the heart of it all πŸ’¬πŸ’ͺ
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A huge thank you to @asda Caerphilly for their kind donation to our Homeless Hub πŸ™Œ We’re so grateful for the support – it makes a real difference to those in our community who need it most πŸ’™
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Amazing work from our peer team who ran their very first pop-up Naloxone stall in Caerphilly this week! πŸ’› In just 2 hours, they gave out 14 Naloxone kits and 7 Naloxone pebbles – that’s 21 chances to save a life πŸ’ͺ Huge well done to everyone involved! πŸ™Œ
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πŸ“’ Important Notice πŸ“’ Please note that our service will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday, 26th August. We will re-open and resume normal operations on Tuesday, 27th August. Thank you for your understanding and enjoy the long weekend! 🌞
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Stay Safe in Gwent! Find out about the latest risky substances found in local vapes and other drugs. With festival season in full swing, stay informed and stay safe! Read more in our weekly report. πŸ“ŠπŸ” gdas.wales/about-us/whats-ha…
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Join our team! πŸ’Ό Job position: Peripatetic Practitioner πŸ’· Salary: Β£23,870 - Β£25,992 πŸ“ Location: Gwent Wide πŸ“… Closing date: 4th September 2024 For more information and to check out other job opportunities, click here πŸ‘‰ barod.cymru/about-us/work-wi…
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🚨 Substance Alert in Gwent! 🚨 WEDINOS found unexpected and dangerous substances in local samples. Stay safe and informed. Read the full report! πŸ“–πŸ”— gdas.wales/about-us/whats-ha…
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Join our team! πŸ’Ό Job position: Treatment Practitioner x2 πŸ’· Salary: Β£23,870 - Β£25,992 πŸ“ Location: Ebbw Vale & Pontypool For more information and to check out other job opportunities, click here πŸ‘‰ gdas.wales/volunteer-with-us…
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Join our team! πŸ’Ό Job position: Enhanced practitioner πŸ’· Salary: Β£24,931 - Β£27,052 πŸ“ Location: Pontypool πŸ“… Closing date: 26/07/2024 For more information and to check out other job opportunities, click here πŸ‘‰gdas.wales/volunteer-with-us…
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Wrapping up #AlcoholAwarenessWeek with Brian’s insightful talk on sober shaming. Let’s end the stigma and understand alcohol harms. youtu.be/xoWT1YlLWlE

Sober Shaming with Brian

Join Brian in our final video for Alcohol Awareness Week as he addr...

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Join Anita in our new video as she discusses the risks of binge drinking. This Alcohol Awareness Week, let’s learn about alcohol harms and monitor our drinking. youtu.be/wc_10aN75VI #AlcoholAwarenessWeek

The dangers of Binge Drinking

Watch Anita shed light on the perils of binge drinking in our lates...

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Meet Keith! This #AlcoholAwarenessWeek, he’s shedding light on Thiamine’s role in alcohol harm. Knowledge is power, so let’s understand to prevent. Watch, learn, and share! 🀝 youtu.be/9ljLFO8FHds

Thiamine and Alcohol harm

Join Keith as he unravels the connection between Thiamine and alcoh...

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An inspiring journey of a GDAS peer academy member. Change is possible. πŸ™ŒπŸΌ Struggling with drug or alcohol use? We’re here to help. Call 0333 999 35 77 or visit our website. Explore the online tool, Breaking Free, with code gwent11 πŸ‘‰ breakingfreeonline.com
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Join our team! πŸ’Ό Job position: Alcohol Support Worker πŸ’· Salary: Β£23,175 - Β£25,235 πŸ“ Location: Newport πŸ“… Closing date: 14/06/2024 For more information and to check out other job opportunities, click here πŸ‘‰ gdas.wales/volunteer-with-us…
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Join us for our new online Buvidal Support Group! Run by Mick and Reagan, two GDAS peers with personal experience with Buvidal. 🀝 We meet every Wednesday from 2-3pm, starting on the 15th of May. To join, please email Mick at michael.bird@vol.gdas.wales.
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Struggling with your drinking or drug use? We understand and we’re here for you. Our dedicated team is ready to provide the support you need. Did you know you can make a referral online? It’s simple and confidential. Just visit this link to get started πŸ‘‰ gdas.wales/help/help-for-mys…
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Join us in supporting Fast Track Cymru's mission to end HIV stigma. Let's make a difference together! Learn more πŸ‘‰ fasttrack.wales/stop-hiv-sti…

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Today we are launching our #StopHIVStigma campaign in Wales. #HIV stigma leads to discrimination and affects how people living with HIV feel about themselves. It stops people talking about HIV, getting tested, and accessing treatment. πŸ‘‰ Find out more: fasttrack.wales/stop-hiv-sti…
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Join our team! πŸ’Ό Job position: Treatment Practitioner πŸ’· Salary: Β£23,175 - Β£25,235 πŸ“ Location: Caerphilly πŸ“… Closing date: 03/05/2024 For more information and to check out other job opportunities, click here πŸ‘‰ gdas.wales/volunteer-with-us…
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Join our team! πŸ’Ό Job position: Treatment Practitioner (Maternity Cover) πŸ’· Salary: Β£23,175 - Β£25,235 πŸ“ Location: Newport πŸ“… Closing date: 26/04/2024 For more information and to check out other job opportunities, click here πŸ‘‰ gdas.wales/volunteer-with-us…
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Join our team! πŸ’Ό Job position: Drug & Alcohol Nurse πŸ’· Salary:Β£34,479 - Β£36,591 πŸ“ Location: Pontypool πŸ“… Closing date: 19/04/2024 For more information and to check out other job opportunities, click here πŸ‘‰ gdas.wales/volunteer-with-us…
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