New Hull centre puts more than 1,000 drink and drug users on road to recovery
MORE than 1,000 people affected by drink and drug problems have received support following the opening of a new centre in Hull.
Hull's first Recovery Community Centre opened its doors in Spring Bank, city centre, in July last year.
Since then, tailor-made services have been put in place to help women, families of those who abuse drugs or alcohol and families trying to regain contact with their children, as well as Eastern Europeans and other groups.
John Meakin, chief executive of the Council for Dependency Problems (CDP), which runs and partially funds the centre, said help is provided through peer support, rather than medical treatment.
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"It has been an amazing year," he said.
"Most of the services here are the creation of, or are led by, people who have had a drug or alcohol problem themselves, or had it within their families.
"Most are as a result of people coming to CDP saying they want to give something back.
"They see it that, as an addict, they took a lot from their families and society and part of recovery is being able to put something back.
"The Eastern Europeans are here looking to make a new life. But often their problems become worse and they are isolated and detached from their families.
"They need help like everybody else."
Mr Meakin said grandparents or parents of those who have drug or alcohol problems are among the people who have sought support from the centre, as well as those who are directly recovering from a problem.
Parents or carers who have been bereaved by drug use have their own group, while an interpreter is provided to help Eastern Europeans break down the language barrier.
One-to-one maths, English and IT lessons are provided to help with future skills and potential employment, and a relapse prevention scheme is in place.
Mr Meakin said: "People go through treatment for drug or alcohol problems and very often wonder what they do and where they go next.
"After some of the support finishes, people can feel on their own.
"People who recover are very grateful for the support they have had and want to put something back.
"Parents and carers can get inspiration.
"Their own children may still be using drugs or alcohol.
"But they can come into this building and see people like their children who have recovered and are doing well.
"It gives them hope."
Mr Meakin said the centre is seen as a stepping stone on the road to recovery and a safe haven for people to access the services they need.
He said: "Sometimes people are in treatment a long time and it's a big step to break the tie.
"This is a stepping stone to independence and confidence."
Comments
by nicht_namen
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 7:49PM
“I cant believe there are any drug and alcohol abusing eastern europeans in the Spring Bankistan area!!!????..........”
by facedontfit
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 7:00PM
“Somebody should get a big tin of paint and write across the White Cliffs of Dover "P**s off, we're full!"”
by facedontfit
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 6:49PM
“And where is the newly built centre with tailor made services for the VICTIMS of the crimes that these so-called poor drug addicts commit? Where is their support?”
by DazHullFC
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 6:14PM
“geertwilders2
""The Eastern Europeans are here looking to make a new life. But often their problems become worse and they are isolated and detached from their families.
ANSWER - Go home then well said geertwilders2 also put all the druggies and alcholics on a boat and blow it up its there own fault they are like it and they get handouts for been one no wonder this country is in the c.r.a.p arhhhhhhhhhhh”
by Strangley
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 11:17AM
“Countries like Spain are starting to wake up & smell the coffee as far as this situation goes. To settle there, even from within the EU, you now must prove that you have the means to support & take care of yourself. As more countries take this attitude, the greater the pressure will be on places like the UK, who play the game.
Last August saw record borrowing by the UK at a time when we are supposed to be cutting back. If we continue to absorb every ner-do-well in Europe, the whole benefit system is going to fall in on us. We have enough spongers & unemployables of our own, without becoming the dumping ground of Europe”
by UrbanReader1
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 11:08AM
“The shortened headline reads "New Hull centre puts more than 1,000 drink and drug users on road..." My immediate thought was that this action coupled with all the roadworks currently being carried out would lead to some interesting motoring in West Hull.”
by geertwilders2
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 7:52AM
“"The Eastern Europeans are here looking to make a new life. But often their problems become worse and they are isolated and detached from their families.
ANSWER - Go home then!
while an interpreter is provided to help Eastern Europeans break down the language barrier.
ANSWER - Learn English or go home!”
by topcat2010
Tuesday, September 25 2012, 7:37AM
“People think that drug and alcohol addictions are self-inflicted, this is not the case! But this does not mean that addicts are not responsible. It is good to see that given the opportunity that so many will take responsibility and help themselves.
It is also good to see that there is provision for the families who are not responsible but still suffer can get help for themselves.”