The first stage of research conducted by Cultural Intelligence on behalf of East Anglia's largest independent drugs and alcohol charity has been published.

Since Autumn 2010 Ci has been working with NORCAS stakeholders to explore the wider social impact of the organisation's work to combat the problems of alcohol and substance misuse.

The interim report includes the views of clients as well as those close to them who are directly affected by their addictive behaviour. Representatives from the criminal justice system and sectors such as housing, health and local authorities have also contributed to the report.

The findings of this qualitative report have been used to inform the design the quantitative phase of the research which is due to report in July 2012. The interim report is available for download here.