Mike Dixoninwe are With YouHow and why we set a new directionWe know our work matters and makes a difference. But something big has to change.Aug 1, 2019Aug 1, 2019
Mike Dixoninwe are With YouGambling companies made £13.9 billion a year last year. It’s time for them to pay some of it back.Why we need a gambling levyNov 22, 2018Nov 22, 2018
Mike DixonDrug related deaths, and support for staff and volunteersThe latest drug statistics came out yesterday. Drug related deaths are the highest they have ever been.Aug 3, 20171Aug 3, 20171
Mike DixonThe policy and politics of drugs strategies: more empathy, less sympathy neededIt’s now a couple of weeks since the UK Government published its drugs strategy. This had been a long time coming: the previous strategy…Aug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
Mike DixonWeek 10 — Ollie: empathy not sympathyToday was Ollie’s birthday. He’s a nine year old boy from Leeds who was being bullied. Here’s what his dad wrote on Twitter a few days ago.Jul 5, 2017Jul 5, 2017
Mike DixonWeek 5 — Manchester and LondonIn the last two weeks we’ve seen two awful tragedies in Manchester and London. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.Jun 5, 2017Jun 5, 2017
Mike DixonWeek 3 — what to do about drug related deathsOne in six deaths of people in their 20s and 30s is now a drug related death.May 22, 2017May 22, 2017
Mike DixonWeek 2: why constant feedback mattersThe last ten days have felt like ten weeks — in a good way. They’ve also made me think about how people give each other feedback, and how…May 12, 2017May 12, 2017
Mike DixonWeek 1: why leaders should be openThis was my first week as CEO at the charity Addaction. It’s a huge honour and I’m looking forward to meeting and learning from as many of…May 5, 2017May 5, 2017