FINALIST 2025
This short Docudrama discusses the intersection of neurodiversity and substance misuse, particularly focusing on how individuals with neurodiverse conditions such as ADHD often use substances as a coping mechanism. Distraction Pack explores the undiluted anxiety that some people suffer from with neurodiverse conditions and is depicted through sound and drama . The film highlights the importance of creating support networks within the police and change grow live, ( a substance misuse treatment centre) especially in police custody. This film is aimed at improving services for neurodiverse clients and supply distraction packs for those who are neurodiverse and find themselves in custody. The film emphasises the importance of collaboration between organisations and individuals to enhance treatment approaches and acknowledges the societal structures that can disable individuals with neurodivergent conditions. Distraction Pack is supported by the London Assembly, The Met & Transport Police, ADHD Alliance and made by Cgl Camden Creatives, a neurodiverse group, with 'realives'.
Our mission is to help people ...Change Grow Live is a voluntary sector organisation specialising in substance misuse and criminal justice intervention projects in England and Wales.
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
All of its funding is statutory-based. As of 2012 the organisation employed over 1,800 workers and was supported by over 250 volunteers. Co-production is part of the ethos of cgl which is working together in the belief that people who have experience of a problem should be involved in creating the solutions to those issues.
Please click the link below to see our first 30 second film consisting of photographs set to a colourful background. This inspired our group to enjoy the simplicity of this kind of editing. Service users and service providers joined in the experience developing a new dynamic. Engaging with each other in a piece of co-production enhanced our relationship with each other and used as a springboard of authentic treatment.
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