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Overdose Awareness Day, taking place today (31 August 2010), is an international day for the education of the prevention of overdoses, as well as to provide support for anyone affected by the consequences of an overdose.
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Glasgow's policy of preventing the opening of new pubs, clubs and off-licences in alcohol 'hotspots' has been heralded as a prime example other Scottish councils should follow.
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Government announces ‘Big Society’ approach to drugs policy
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A new report released by the UKDPC has suggested that terms such as 'junkie' should be avoided in order to prevent stigma towards drug users.
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Temporary 12-month bans to be introduced on all new substances
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New legal high 'Ivory Wave' has been linked to the death of a 24 year old man in the Isle of Wight, as well as several serious hospitalisations in Cumbria.
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A new scheme will provide naloxone to local heroin users to help prevent overdose deaths.
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Outgoing president of the Royal College of Physicians Sir Ian Gilmore has said that 'the present policy of prohibition is not a success' in a parting email to RCP members.
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Bosence and Boswyns Treatment Services
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IHRA Liverpool 2010
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caminorecovery
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Hope UK
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MPP and MPP Foundation envision a nation where marijuana is legally
regulated similarly to alcohol, marijuana education is honest and
realistic, and treatment for problem marijuana users is non-coercive and
geared toward reducing harm.
11 Aug 2010
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Libby Ranzetta and James Morris of Ranzetta Consulting and
the AERC Alcohol Academy develop this blog to help professionals in the alcohol harm reduction field
stay up to date with news and developments.
24 Aug 2010
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The Drug Policy Alliance Network (DPA Network) is the nation's leading
organization promoting policy alternatives to the drug war that are
grounded in science, compassion, health and human rights. DPA Network is actively involved in the legislative process and seeks to
roll back the excesses of the drug war, block new, harmful initiatives,
and promote sensible drug policy reforms.
17 May 2010
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UKCIA was formed back in 1995 by members of the original Legalise
Cannabis Campaign, itself formed way back in the mid-70’s. UKCIA newsblog will do its best to bring honest information and comment.
28 Jul 2010
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NORML is a nonprofit, public-interest lobby
that for more than 30 years has provided a voice for those Americans who
oppose marijuana prohibition. We represent the interests of the tens of
millions of Americans who smoke marijuana responsibly and believe the
recreational and medicinal use of marijuana should no longer be a crime.
NORML supports the removal of all criminal penalties for the private
possession and responsible use of marijuana by adults, including the
cultivation for personal use, and the casual nonprofit transfers of
small amounts.
09 Aug 2010
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Programme : cbt
Length : 1 - 8 weeks
Age : 18+
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Programme : supported housing
Length : 2 years maximum
Age : 16 - 25
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Programme : homeless mission
Length : n/s
Age : 18+
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Programme : cbt, social learning
Length : 16 weeks
Age : 18 - 65
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Programme : 12 steps, cbt
Length : 3 - 4 weeks
Age : 18+
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September 8 – 11, 2010
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Washington DC, USA
08 Sep 2010
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Aberdeen
Thursay 9 September 2010 - Friday 10 September 2010
09 Sep 2010
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Saturday 11 September 2010
Stirling
11 Sep 2010
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Tuesday 14 September 2010
London
14 Sep 2010
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Southampton
Wednesday 15 September 2010
15 Sep 2010
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Beating Addictions contains articles on beating all sorts of addictions.
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The IHRA brings together harm reduction practitioners around the world.
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Body aiming to increase knowledge of alcohol and consequences of misuse.
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The Outside Edge Theatre Company works from the perspective of creating theatre and drama with diverse groups affected by substance misuse.
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The US based Center for Substance Abuse Research (CESAR) is dedicated to addressing the problems substance abuse creates for individuals, families, and communities.
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Follow Ben in his tragic documentary which followed his addiction to heroin.
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Take a look at some vox pops from April's IHRA conference in Liverpool.
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At the recent UKESAD conference, the organisers were able to catch up with international interventionist John Southworth.
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Check out the Wellcome Trust's new short film on cocaine addiction.
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