West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson has announced a set of practical proposals to tackle the cost of
Read More13 Feb
Measures to reduce drug-related harms proposed by West Midlands Police
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12 Feb
Reduce re-offending with integrated approach to substance use and mental health issues in prisons
An integrated approach to tackling substance use and mental health problems amongst people in prison could reduce mental health problems
Read More06 Feb
Corrections sought by Canadian groups over false statements in Drug Consumption Rooms debate
Representatives from a number of Canadian organisations have called for the UK drugs minister, Victoria Atkins, to correct statements she
Read More05 Feb
Higher strength cannabis linked to rise in demand for drug treatment programmes
A new study drawing on data from the Netherlands is the first to show how admissions to treatment centres rise
Read More30 Jan
Impact of chemsex on sexually transmitted infections and HIV in UK reviewed
A new report has been published which looks at the relationship between sexually transmitted infections among gay, bisexual and other
Read More24 Jan
Heroin-Assisted Treatment to be provided in Glasgow
Glasgow City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is pressing ahead with plans to deliver a Heroin Assisted Treatment (HAT)
Read More23 Jan
Impassioned pleas at Westminster debate on Drug Consumption Rooms rejected by UK Government
A debate on drug consumption rooms (DCRs) was led by Ronnie Cowan, MP for Inverclyde in Westminster Hall on Wednesday
Read More16 Jan
Alcohol and Drugs Action (ADA) CEO announces departure
After 23 years of working for the charity Alcohol and Drugs Action (ADA) and a successful five years in post
Read More10 Jan
New report aims to counter prejudices about people who use drugs
A new report has been published which focuses on how current perceptions of drugs and people who use them have
Read More19 Dec
Where to get support this Winter if you are experiencing homelessness
During the holiday season we must not forget the plight of thousands of people across Scotland who are experiencing homelessness
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