The Princess of Wales sends a message telling people with addictions not to be ashamed to get help.
The princess, a patron of the Forward Trust charity that tries to break the cycle of addiction, said: "I want you to know that this is also a serious health condition.She warned that negative public attitudes stopped people seeking advice and meant "people are still tragically losing their lives".
The video includes a clip of the Amy Winehouse Foundation, set up after the 2011 death of the singer who had been plagued by problems with alcohol and substance misuse. It's not only about drugs, alcohol and gambling. At a previous event she heard from TV star Ant McPartlin who talked about hisThere were also warnings this week of the need to protect funding for preventative health projects about"At a time when addiction is growing across the UK, it is crucial we build awareness of its causes and act quickly to stop this tide, to get in early to reduce the impact on families and children," said Mike Trace, chief executive of the Forward Trust.