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Leading Therapist Liz Martin Joins Ethical Marketing Campaign for Addiction Treatment
The Ethical Marketing Campaign for Addiction Treatment (EMCAT) is proud to welcome Liz Martin MSc MBACP AP APM to its Advisory Group....

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4 days ago2 min read


ASA Ruling Highlights Importance of Clear Service Descriptions in Addiction Treatment Marketing
Recent ASA Decision: Detox Today (July 2025) The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against Detox Today regarding...

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Jul 92 min read


Yell Tightens Advertising Rules After EMCAT Raises Concern re patient broker referral services
July 2025 In a significant step to protect vulnerable consumers, Yell has announced robust updates to its advertising policies following...

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Jul 42 min read


"NHS (Scotland) 1978 Act Crackdown: Tough New Rules to Curb Patient Brokers and Unregulated Digital Healthcare starts 18th June 2025"
1. Although announced in June 2024 - enactment starts 1st June 2025 The Scottish Government amended the National Health Service...

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May 223 min read


📣 Upholding Ethics in Addiction Treatment Marketing - Introducing the EMCAT Code of Ethics
The Ethical Marketing in the Care and Treatment (EMCAT) group has launched a groundbreaking Code of Ethics—raising the bar for integrity,...

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Apr 61 min read


Uncovering the Dark Side: The Rise of Unethical Practices in Addiction Treatment Marketing
As society begins to recognise addiction as a serious health issue, the demand for effective treatment options has significantly...

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Mar 274 min read


🚨 Data Sharing Between Rehabs and Brokers: Are You Compliant?🚨
At EMCAT, we strongly advocate against engaging with patient brokers. However, we recognise that some rehabs may have worked with them in...

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Mar 191 min read


Phoenix Futures Scotland - Official opening of Rae House, Aberdeen
Moving Forward: A New Path to Recovery Rae House is situated in the picturesque rural Aberdeenshire countryside. It offers 27 large...

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Mar 121 min read


What are the implications of the Information Commissioner's updated response to the Data (Use and Access) (DUA) Bill?
The Data (Use and Access) Bill (DUA), introduced to the UK Parliament on October 24, 2024, has completed its passage through the House of...

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Mar 72 min read


Cameron Scott joins EMCAT Executive Board
Cameron is a seasoned lawyer with over 30 years of experience, specialising in professional regulation and ethics. His extensive career...

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Mar 61 min read


Recovery Capitalists and the Industries of Dependency
"Exploiting Recovery: How Profit-Driven Models Undermine Authentic Healing Communities" The article "Recovery Capitalists and the...

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Feb 251 min read


New Research Highlights Exploitative Marketing in Addiction Recovery Space
Content analysis of substance use disorder recovery discourse on X (formally known as Twitter): From personal recovery narratives to...

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Feb 251 min read


‘It’s not ethical and it’s not medical’: how UK rehab clinics are cashing in on NAD+
They are beloved by A-listers and surging in popularity. But claims that NAD+ infusions are a fix for addiction are unproven, risky – and...

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Feb 231 min read


Transparency in Addiction Treatment Referrals: Progress, but More to Do
Following recent ASA rulings and the publicity around EMCAT’s campaigns, we’ve seen a significant step in the right direction—a major UK...

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Feb 181 min read


ASA Publishes Industry Guidance: Ensuring Clarity in Addiction Treatment Referral Advertising
The Ethical Marketing Campaign for Addiction Treatment (EMCAT) has been working to address misleading advertising practices in the drug...

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Feb 11 min read


DMCC Act Overhauls UK Consumer Law and Expands Consumer Rights
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has outlined its initial plans as the new digital markets competition regime comes into...

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Jan 241 min read


Patient brokers exploiting vulnerable individuals and families in addiction treatment are finally under scrutiny in Parliament
Addressing Exploitation in Addiction Treatment Services Patient brokers exploiting vulnerable individuals and families in addiction...

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Jan 92 min read


ASA Ruling Highlights Misleading Claims by Rehab Referral Company
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against Compare Rehab, a referral company operating in the addiction treatment...

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Jan 82 min read


'Free and impartial’ addiction helplines paid secret commission by rehabs'
'Advertising regulator reprimands services that claim to offer unbiased advice but then direct people to partner facilities' Guardian 22...

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Dec 22, 20241 min read


The ASA rulings form part of a wider piece of work on rehab clinic referral companies by EMCAT
EMCAT appreciates the ASA's thorough investigation into misleading advertising practices within the addiction treatment sector. We...

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Dec 18, 20243 min read
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