Advertising regulator reprimands services that claim to offer unbiased advice but then direct people to partner facilities
Helplines that claim to offer “free” and “impartial” addiction support have been reprimanded by the advertising watchdog for hiding the fact they are paid thousands in commission by private rehabilitation clinics.
Amid record drug death rates and high demand for services, one website is promising “free, impartial, expert” advice for those trying to find the best treatment.
