Interview

Chair Dave Smith What’s your role? I’m chair of the board of trustees, data protection officer and safeguarding lead. Until we get a general manager or director, I co-run some of the services. I also seem to be the appointed driver giving lifts to my fellow trustees all over London! Why did you get involved...

CEO and peer supporter Sean Robinson Why does addiction matter to you? I’m 12 years clean from drugs and sober from alcohol. I was 48 when I finally admitted I was an addict and changed my life. It began with asking for help and starting the process of acceptance. Since then I’ve seen the worst...

trustee and peer supporter Garry Durston Why does addiction matter to you? I was 50 when I finally admitted I was an addict and alcoholic, until then I was diagnosed as depressed, suffering with trauma and a few other things. I nearly died a few times and many friends have died. Addiction is like having...