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First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The government's ten year Drug Strategy aims to tackle drugs and prevent crime, backed by the largest ever increase in funding for drug treatment.
'Recreational' drug users to face tougher penalties under new proposals subject to consultation.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Eleven more lethal substances to be made Class A drugs, following a recommendation by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Seventy-one countries have called for the urgent removal of online child sexual abuse materials in the first of its kind 'call to action' at the United Nations.
50 local authorities in some of the most deprived areas in England will receive enhanced funding over the next 3 years to rebuild drug treatment services.
Local authorities across England to receive funding to combat drug and alcohol misuse, with areas of highest need prioritised.
Stronger warnings about the risk of dependence and addiction to be added to the patient information leaflet and discussed with patients
The new unit aims to end illegal drug-related illness and deaths.
The Home Secretary has asked the ACMD to review the harms caused by nitrous oxide after a concerning rise in use among young people.
Priti Patel commissions the ACMD to tighten the restrictions on three substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act
The UK and US have imposed sanctions on those responsible for the illicit captagon trade, which independent experts estimate could be worth up to $57 billion.
Public Health England releases new figures on adult and young people alcohol and drug services in England for 2014 to 2015.
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