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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Great that the AKTP I led with NHS Derbyshire has made the cover of DDN magazine. We explored why people use substances alone in light of record high drug deaths

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Great to be back at the UN. Speaking tomorrow afternoon on the need for continuity of care for those in addiction recovery.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

A landmark day at the British Library book launch of the LERO book by New Central Media. A historic moment as we legally deposited lived experience knowledge at the library with Dame Carol Black and Dr Ed Day, the national recovery champion.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

We don’t have to wait for a global pandemic to show us that we can live and do things differently. Music on the Mount is a sober music festival. 2,000 people having a great time without the need for alcohol or mind altering substances. Such a great energy, culture and presence here yesterday.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

I’m in Boston baby! So grateful to Beth Collinson, PhD and Jacquelyn Hillios at The Phoenix for inviting me to come and visit and collaborate in some exciting plans. The Phoenix's mission is to build a sober active community.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

We’re not just launching books. We’re gathering with the authors and hearing directly from them. On June 10th in Middlesbrough, in partnership with Recovery Connections, New Central Media is celebrating the release of two titles—it signals the rise of a publishing platform

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Thanks to DFAF, WFAD and RUN for inviting me to speak today at their global leaders event to explore transformative recovery strategies at the UN.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

A full circle moment for me at the 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs at the United Nations repesenting the University of Derby launching the women’s recovery capital pathways book published by New Central Media.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Published today! Show your support by purchasing a copy - 100% of the profits go to the authors! And please re-post and share. lnkd.in/esQu_Sgc #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Delighted that the recommendations for change by the 13 Lived Experience authors from our soon-to-be-released book 'Recovery Capital Pathways Through Prison' have been accepted as evidence by the Justice Committee of the UK Parliament. www.parliament.uk/justicecttee.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

What an amazing day of celebration of so many amazing people at the Recovery Connections Awards today! The dedication, care, compassion and impact of so many teams from Recovery Connections in my home stomping ground of the North East is truly remarkable. Dot Smith you must be very proud!

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Great to be in Brazil at the 29th World Federation of Therapeutic Communities. I was sharing how recovery communities decolonise contemporary structures creating heterotopias for change, growth and healing.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Growing up as a kid I often felt lonely and not always understood. I know firsthand the value of friendship and allyship in my own journey. I was so grateful to be presented with an award by Faces and Voices of Recovery Brazil for being a ‘friend of recovery’. Thank you so much ❤️

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

Learning and teaching is more than the communication of information Education is transformative. Really touched by the kind comments of some of my wonderful third year undergraduate students on my substance misuse module as we had our last session for 2024 today.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Super excited about this book & series by New Central Media. It challenges epistemic violence & participation. Placing those with experiences of prison, addiction & recovery as the authors & knowledge producers. Their words are unsanistised & uninterpreted by academics.

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Dr David Patton @drdavidpatton.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The African, Afro-Caribbean and Asian Communities are mobilising in Sheffield to support those in addiction and recovery. They are offering a caring family culturally sensitive approach. Big shout out to Rifhat Aziz and Kevin Jones for organising such an impactful day.

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