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2 Oct 2024
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How do we talk about addiction?

2 Oct 2024

  • Venue
    Courtyard
  • Running time
    1 hour and 30 mins (no interval)
  • Age guidance
    18+
  • Content Advisories

Surrounded by complexity, misconceptions and stigma, addiction can be a notoriously difficult subject to tackle.

Feelings of shame, judgement and fear can make speaking about addiction extremely challenging, so what can be done to make this easier?

Hear from our diverse panel as they share their personal stories of addiction and discuss the obstacles that can stand in the way of those open and honest conversations essential to breaking down barriers, stereotypes and taboos. 

We’ll explore different types of addictions, what it’s like for people living with and supporting those with addictions, and most importantly how talking about is the first step towards acceptance, support, education and ultimately, recovery.

Lauren Windle

Host

Marverine Cole

Speaker

Claire Rimmer

Speaker

Matt Willis

Speaker

Chris Sylvester

Speaker

Taylor Little

Speaker

MAJOR FUNDERS

  • Arts Council
  • Leeds City Council
  • LTB Foundation
  • Founded by UK government
  • Suppoprted by west Yorkshire

Principal Partner

  • Caddick Group

Principal Access Partner

  • Irwin Mitchell