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by Change | 18 Nov 2009

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Service users and supporters of a charity aiming to tackle drug addiction and homelessness have marked its tenth anniversary with a special exhibition, it has been reported.

According to local reports, an art exhibition is being held to mark an addiction and homelessness charity's tenth birthday.

The Bath Chronicle claims the Drugs and Homeless Initiative (DHI) was first founded in 1999 to help break the cycle of people with drug and alcohol problems ending up on the street.

Rosie Phillips, the charity's chief executive, told the local newspaper DHI's success lies in its commitment to treating every service user as an individual.

"We pride ourselves on our ability to work with individuals in an integrated way, to tackle their specific issues in the context of any wider problems and help people turn their lives around," she noted.

To celebrate the achievements of the charity's users and supporters, a special exhibition is on show at St Michael's Church in Broad Street from tomorrow (November 19th) until next Thursday.

In related news, scientists from University College, London, have warned heavy use of ketamine could harm users' memories.

After carrying out a range of psychological tests on users and non-users, the team discovered a correlation between sustained intake of the substance and reduced memory functions.

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