BAC-IN

21/11/2025

Peer Generated Epicentres of Personal Change and Collective Transformation (Recovery Pathways Series).


https://amzn.eu/d/4XxVbjR

Behind every there is a story of ; and . A true labor of ; to give something back to the ...

To Be of Service to the Community.


Always grateful to Dr David Patton for the opportunity to write a chapter for BAC-IN.

"RACE FOR RECOVERY"
- Leave No One Behind -

Amazing co-authors: Dot Smith Tim Sampey Sarah Vaile Michelle Foster Eleanor Youdell Lanre Adetimole David Higham Neil Ainslie Jericho House Derby Manja Wolfram Carl Cundall Ed Day Dave Memery Nicola Smith Laurence Hickmott Annie Brown Angela Panzera Caragh Arthur Laura Pechey Jo Celnik Beverlee Williams Christiane Jenkins Sunny Dhadley FRSA Charlotte Hawkes Marcus Johnson Michelle Lane

Song: Echomox

Jit Chauhan Kim Kaur Dr Marcellus Baz BEM Sarita-Marie Rehman-Wall Nadia Whittome Steven Smith Humma Nizami Yasmin Rehman Kay Dhesi NHS Addictions Provider Alliance Collective Voice Suzie Roscoe

.space .rani

17/11/2025

We Do Recover: Recovery Is Possible.

.space

14/11/2025

"In , we pride ourselves on our commitment to and , yet we must acknowledge that our services are not always . For and communities, the barriers are profound." N.E.N

Honoured to participate in an amazing event in yesterday at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh Venue & Events - 'Cultivating Cultural Recovery Pathways for Black and Asian Communities in Scotland hosted by Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) Scottish Recovery Consortium

It was an impactful day marked by engaging, sincere, and meaningful discussions focused on finding for inclusive and for and their . Several key themes and calls to action emerged, urging decision-makers, communities, and partnerships to commit to supporting and pathways for underdserved Black and Asian communities.





.rani

14/11/2025

❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Jit carrying the message across Great Britain. Visible Recovery. Recovery for All. Leave No One behind.
Video (Roger) Image (sohan).
.space

10/10/2025

Recovery is a noble gift for the Soul. Recovery is possible. Recovery ends addiction and awakens the consciousness of the heart. Recovery is about hope, resilience and reconnection, it's about living to the fullest, ultimately Recovery is about love, light, healing and realignment with the Sacred Self❤️🙏

Artist: .kopacsi

08/10/2025

10/08/2025

; Recovery transforms suffering that addiction afflicts on us without mercy or reprieve. One thing for sure when we embrace recovery our lives are transformed in many beautiful ways.

Reach out if you need help and are ready to take that next step towards a better life, a life towards health and well being🙏

❤️ ☘️ ❤️

06/08/2025

Addiction: Recovery: Opportunities:
Give them opportunitues: compulsive nature of addiction and the road to recovery. Lew G





.citycare .space

06/08/2025

Recovery at "BAC-IN 2 Life recovery - My life changing experience." Lew G.

Nottinghams original

.citycare

28/07/2025

Staying quiet was never an option and yet the majority have taken this path, compromising the collective integrity of humankind.

27/07/2025

When we speak of "professionalized tokenism," we are addressing a troubling phenomenon: the superficial inclusion of individuals & services from marginalized & underserved communities in healthcare decision-making processes, particularly within the drug & alcohol treatment, & recovery sector.

This practice offers a façade of diversity without conferring genuine power or influence on those involved.

This concept unveils two critical dimensions: the tokenization of individuals & the complicity of professionals and organizations that perpetuate this cycle.

At its core, tokenism involves the symbolic inclusion of underrepresented voices, often designed to create an illusion of progress & inclusivity. Individuals may be prominently featured in marketing campaigns, annual reports, or website promotions.

Control is maintained by those in power, who include a handful of representatives from marginalized communities to deflect criticism & uphold the status quo. This token representation silences dissent & distracts from critical systemic issues & inequalities, allowing those in power to evade genuine accountability. In essence, this is a mere tickbox exercise, masquerading as engagement & inclusion.

Tokenism diverts attention from the pervasive structural inequalities that afflict entire communities. It shifts the focus from necessary systemic, structural, & policy changes to a narrative centered on individual representation, thus downplaying the urgency of addressing profound issues—such as the absence of culturally responsive programs, services & the lack of accessible resources that truly reflect broader community needs.

Professionals & organizations from underrepresented groups may willingly engage in tokenism for personal gain, such as career advancement or securing funding. However, in doing so, they often prioritize their interests over the genuine needs of the communities they claim to represent. This complicity reinforces the very systems of oppression they purport to challenge. By becoming tokens, they dilute the voices of those who authentically represent their communities, further entrenching the cycle of exclusion.

Full article on our website:

19/07/2025

For educational purpose only: A glass of “al-kuhl” anyone?