QAAD

What Is QAAD?

Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs (QAAD) is a listed group of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and a registered charity. We work in accordance with Quaker principles to address the widespread use and misuse of alcohol, prescribed and illegal drugs, and gambling.

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Forthcoming Events

• Young Friends & Alcohol
  16 Oct 2010
  Watford FMH
  150 Church Rd, WD17 4QB, Watford
• QAADNET Meeting - Speaker: David Marjot
  30 Oct 2010
  Westminister FMH
  52 St Martins Lane, WC2N 4EA, London

Our Work

The central purpose of QAAD is to meet the needs for support and information within the Religious Society of Friends in relation to alcohol, other drugs, and gambling. We also work in the public arena, where we continue the tradition of expressing a Quaker perspective on policies and practices that would reduce substance and gambling problems. Read more about...

Friends and Meetings Young Friends Public Issues

Policy Submissions Education Current Concerns

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QAADRANT

QAADRANT is the quarterly publication of QAAD, containing news, articles and letters.

This quarter in QAADRANT:

• QAADRANT June 2010 – Shared Seeking: More about QAAD Woodbrooke conference

  In this edition, read about the theme of the Woodbrooke conference, hear from two front-line workers in addiction, and read what we hope for from the new government….

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• QAADRANT March 2010 – Alcohol: a spiritual thirst?

  In this edition, two Friends share their perspectives on the relationships between spiritual life and the use of alcohol and other substances.

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QAADNET

QAADNET is an informal gathering of Friends who have an interest or a concern with substances and gambling, whether this is through personal, professional, or voluntary experience. We meet as Quakers for learning, support and exchange.

Last Meeting Report:

• Alcohol – Helpful approaches

  QAADNET Meeting Report 27th Feb, 2010
  At this meeting we were delighted to welcome Professor Robin Touquet and Lianna Pim as our speakers.

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