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Safe housing key to tackling homeless drug misuse, says ACMD.
This report advises government on the number and nature of known fentanyl analogues, risk factors, pharmacology, toxic effects and misuse and associated harms.
Local Connections Fund will be open to charities and interest groups that reduce social isolation.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Employment Tribunal decision.
A £9 million project to clamp down on drugs supply and consumption at a single prison, with a major emphasis on tackling addiction, has been announced by Justice Secretary David Gauke.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Prison services could reduce drug-related harms by avoiding releasing vulnerable prisoners on a Friday, the ACMD has today advised the Home Secretary.
The ACMD’s response to correspondence from the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS) in relation to Northern Ireland’s continued maintenance of the Addicts Index.
A report published today (Monday, 12 December) by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs investigates the causes of the increase and potential responses.
The system for treating alcohol dependence among adults in England is performing well overall for those accessing services.
Experts will gather in Glasgow to discuss the best approach.
TWO lethal ‘legal highs’ should be controlled as class A substances, recommends the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD).
A new Abstinence and Recovery Centre in Manchester will provide support to offenders affected by substance misuse issues, aiming to reduce reoffending.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Afghan Counter Narcotics Committee visits London to see UK drug policy in action, and to increase collaboration on this critical issue
David Cameron gave a speech on life chances, explaining how the government intends to transform the lives of the poorest in Britain.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Public Health England and the Home Office have published an investigative report on the rise in crack cocaine use in 6 areas of England.
Revolutionised treatment services and a drugs trade crack down are the focus of a new government approach launched today.
Hollyoaks actors and boyband The Wanted star in new television adverts to support teenage relationship campaign This is Abuse.
Statement by Rt Hon Oliver Letwin, Minister for Government Policy in the Cabinet Office at the UN Special Session on The World Drug Problem
YouTube stars Jamal Edwards and Mandem on the Wall join new campaign aimed at boys and young men to raise awareness about sexting and controlling behaviour.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has today (12 March) published a major report on powdered cocaine and its impact on British society.
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