SIX MHA: SUPPORTING EMERGENCY SERVICE WORKERS WITH ADDICTION

Behind every uniform is a person carrying the pressures of a job that can be both physically and psychologically demanding. While emergency service professionals are trained to respond to crisis, the cumulative impact of trauma can sometimes lead to unhealthy coping behaviours, including alcohol, drug and gambling addiction.

Courtesy of Six MHA, this article explores why these challenges can be so difficult to recognise, the barriers that prevent people from seeking support, and what meaningful recovery looks like. It highlights the value of specialist programmes, peer mentorship and practical interventions that help individuals rebuild their lives and sustain long-term recovery.

Read the full report: UK Addiction Support