Case Studies

Explore our collection of real stories from real people. These case studies highlight the impact of our work, how we have supported people to overcome real challenges and create meaningful change in their lives.

Sarah’s Story
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Sarah’s Story

Sarah Stephens Inspires Change Through Lived Experience Sarah, a Caniad service user, wants to share her story because she knows…

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Lucy’s Story
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Lucy’s Story

“Through Adferiad, I now feel able to help others through my art, so they never have to go through the…

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Spencer’s Story
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Spencer’s Story

‘At my worse: Addiction left me in a coma – Adferiad helped save my life’  When Spencer Lowry woke up from a drug-induced coma, he was covered in severe burns all over his…

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Elissa’s Story
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Elissa’s Story

“I don’t know anyone that has cracked addiction on their own, but I know loads of people that do it…

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Sasha’s Story
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Sasha’s Story

Sasha came out of rehab in January 2022 and talks about the practical help offered by Adferiad and how volunteering…

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Ryan’s Story
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Ryan’s Story

Ryan, 23, attended our Parkland Place rehabilitation unit following the abuse of cocaine and adverse mental health, low and depressive…

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John’s Story
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John’s Story

John, 65, attended our rehabilitation unit at Parkland Place, North Wales, due to alcohol abuse. Following his retirement as a…

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Ed’s Story
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Ed’s Story

Our Cyfle Cymru programme helps people affected by substance misuse and/or mental health conditions to develop confidence and provides support…

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Dan’s Story
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Dan’s Story

Dan came to an Adferiad Housing project after serving a long prison sentence.A heroin addiction compounded his struggles with his…

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