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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

BAC-IN

Peer led drug & alcohol recovery support service for Black, South Asian & Minority Ethnic communities

BAC-IN is a culturally specific, Peer Led, drug and alcohol recovery service that supports individuals to achieve freedom from addiction.

10/08/2025

; Recovery transforms suffering that addiction afflicts on us without mercy or reprieve. One thing for sure when we embrace recovery our lives are transformed in many beautiful ways.

Reach out if you need help and are ready to take that next step towards a better life, a life towards health and well being🙏

❤️ ☘️ ❤️

06/08/2025

Addiction: Recovery: Opportunities:
Give them opportunitues: compulsive nature of addiction and the road to recovery. Lew G

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06/08/2025

Recovery at "BAC-IN 2 Life recovery - My life changing experience." Lew G.

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28/07/2025

Staying quiet was never an option and yet the majority have taken this path, compromising the collective integrity of humankind.

27/07/2025

When we speak of "professionalized tokenism," we are addressing a troubling phenomenon: the superficial inclusion of individuals & services from marginalized & underserved communities in healthcare decision-making processes, particularly within the drug & alcohol treatment, & recovery sector.

This practice offers a façade of diversity without conferring genuine power or influence on those involved.

This concept unveils two critical dimensions: the tokenization of individuals & the complicity of professionals and organizations that perpetuate this cycle.

At its core, tokenism involves the symbolic inclusion of underrepresented voices, often designed to create an illusion of progress & inclusivity. Individuals may be prominently featured in marketing campaigns, annual reports, or website promotions.

Control is maintained by those in power, who include a handful of representatives from marginalized communities to deflect criticism & uphold the status quo. This token representation silences dissent & distracts from critical systemic issues & inequalities, allowing those in power to evade genuine accountability. In essence, this is a mere tickbox exercise, masquerading as engagement & inclusion.

Tokenism diverts attention from the pervasive structural inequalities that afflict entire communities. It shifts the focus from necessary systemic, structural, & policy changes to a narrative centered on individual representation, thus downplaying the urgency of addressing profound issues—such as the absence of culturally responsive programs, services & the lack of accessible resources that truly reflect broader community needs.

Professionals & organizations from underrepresented groups may willingly engage in tokenism for personal gain, such as career advancement or securing funding. However, in doing so, they often prioritize their interests over the genuine needs of the communities they claim to represent. This complicity reinforces the very systems of oppression they purport to challenge. By becoming tokens, they dilute the voices of those who authentically represent their communities, further entrenching the cycle of exclusion.

Full article on our website:

19/07/2025

For educational purpose only: A glass of “al-kuhl” anyone?

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278-290 Huntingdon Street
Nottingham
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.bac-in.org/

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