Watch the full conversation here:
…or jump to a chapter below.
Explore the conversation:
Part 1: What is Addiction?
Models of addiction, social factors and stigma.
(approx. 14 minutes)
Part 2: Recovery and Support
Spotting the signs and the stages of support.
(approx. 11 minutes)
Part 3: Addiction & Mental Health
How to support someone’s mental health.
(approx. 17 minutes)
Part 4: Community Questions
Real questions from the community.
(approx. 10 minutes)
About the speaker
Sue Gwyn is Chief Executive of Brynawel Rehabilitation Centre, one of Wales’ leading residential addiction recovery centres. With more than 30 years’ experience working in addiction and rehabilitation services, Sue brings both deep professional expertise and a compassionate understanding of the complex realities surrounding substance use, trauma, stigma and recovery.
This conversation focuses on recovery in a practical and human way – exploring why people turn to substances, what meaningful support can look like and how you can respond with empathy rather than judgement.
