US EditionPrincess of Wales: ‘Fear and judgment’ of addiction must end
The Princess of Wales highlights addiction as a mental health issue, with a survey showing 53% of UK adults know someone affected by addiction.
- To mark Addiction Awareness Week, Catherine, Princess of Wales, issued a public appeal as Patron of The Forward Trust supporting the campaign running from 23-30 November.
- The Princess argues addiction is not a choice and needs empathy, saying it is a complex mental health condition shaped by public stigma of fear, shame and judgement.
- Data-first: More than half of UK adults know someone affected by addiction, with one in ten personally affected, while 53% find talking to employers hardest, the Forward Trust/IPSOS poll found.
- She urged people to reach out to organisations like The Forward Trust for support and said recovery is hard but possible, calling for open conversations about addiction.
- The campaign includes a film series featuring Tony Adams MBE's testimony, while Catherine's visits to HMP Send underline Forward Trust services addressing prison addictions and employment support.
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