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First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The new unit aims to end illegal drug-related illness and deaths.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
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.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Public Health England releases new figures on adult and young people alcohol and drug services in England for 2014 to 2015.
Employment Tribunal decision.
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.
Multimillion pound investment and ‘Project ADDER’ to protect communities from crime caused by illegal drugs.
More than £3.6 million of government funding awarded to the National Academy of Social Prescribing to support wellbeing, including impacts of loneliness.
The new 'Shooting Up' report published today by PHE found patterns of injecting drug use are changing, but infection risk for all drug users remains high.
Drug treatment in England continued to perform well in 2012 to 2013, helping just over 29,000 people to recover from addiction.
The review shows how employment plays an important role in improving the wellbeing and self-worth of people with drug and alcohol addiction.
The Home Office has revealed early successes of the project at a meeting today to underline the importance of cracking down on drug misuse.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is advising anyone experiencing skin redness or burning sensations after they have stopped using these creams or ointments to seek advice from their health professional before using these products again.
Quality of treatment for heroin users under threat from shrinking resources and disruptive re-procurement processes.
The report "Preventing drug use among vulnerable groups of people", commissioned by the Home Office, has been published by the ACMD.
Speech delivered by Deputy High Commissioner to Ghana, Keith McMahon.
New prison wings designed to get offenders clean will receive funding thanks to the government’s 10-year strategy to tackle drug-fuelled crime.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The (ACMD) Recovery Committee’s publishes briefing paper on the prevention of drug and alcohol dependence.
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