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[…] always has been. The evidence overwhelmingly shows that failure to provide interventions like needle exchange and methadone maintenance will result in increases in transmission of blood-borne viruses, drug related deaths, crime and other morbidity. We forget these truths at our peril. Roy Robertson, GP and reader at Edinburgh University: The way forward for primar y care […]

[…] why it’s taking so long to get supplies resumed? This edition’s bursting at the staples with pressing policy issues – not least why the government’s findings on drug policy effectiveness have been shuffled past us. Steve Rolles from the Transform Drug Policy Foundation raises a challenge for clarity – and where necessar y – […]

[…] 25 July 2005 We’ve got a packed DDN for you – because there’s so much to say before we take a break for four w eeks in August.  The crucial issues won’t wait. The diamorphine crisis, spelled out in our 27 June issue, is getting worse by the minute for those caught up in it, and it’s affecting more than just a handful of patients. The medical profession, user groups and the DAT joined forces months ago in Cornwall, to campaign for swift resolution, and the stalemate is astonishing (page 9). Can anyone shed light on why it’s taking so long to get supplies resumed? This edition’s bursting at the staples with pressing policy issues – not least why the government’s findings on  drug policy effectiveness have been shuffled past us. Steve Rolles from theTr ansform Drug Policy Foundation raises a challenge for clarity – and where necessar y – revision. On the steadily rumbling cannabis reclassification debate, Neil Hunt offers freshthought and a useful set of questions to encourage an evidence based approach (page 16).  And we’ve got lively and thought-provoking contributions from the voluntar y sector – energy, enthusiasm and inspiration from T.H.O.M.A.S. (page 15); a call to win public and politicians’ hear ts and minds from Addaction’s Peter Mar tin (page 12); and excellent inter vention and suppor t from FSUScotland (page 14). With many and varied messages for teenagers to choose from, our cover stor y homes in on the government’s FRANK campaign that aims to […]

ON WITH THE SHOW! Your fortnightly magazine | jobs | news | views | research Finding the right script for a new drug strategy DON’T DO DRUGS... Changing the way we educate schoolchildren STANDING TOGETHER National User Network fi ghting for its rights THE FAST-FIX CULTURE Giving young people a better outlook 7 May […]

[…] RIGHTS– COVER STORY In this special issue we visit the International Conference on Harm Reduction, held in Bangkok. From direct personal experiences of human rights abuse in drug ‘treatment’ centres to contributions on shifting global policy, speakers from 80 countries demonstrated that while there has been massive progress in the last 20 years, there […]

[…] the backlash THE WITHDRAWAL Coming off heroin – part III by Prof Clark www.drinkanddrugs.net Special edition 1st Announcement and Call for Papers 2nd National Conference on Reducing Drug-Related Deaths Wednesday 15th November 2006 The Lowry Hotel, Manchester Building on the success of the 1st conference, this year’s event aims to push the agenda further […]

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[…] ka an nd dd dr ru ug gs s. .n ne et t Tel: 029 2054 6297 Fax: 029 2073 6036 www.tricho-tech.co.uk Email: info@tricho-tech.co.uk News Round-up Latest drug use trends |Home Office commits to race equality |Call for clarity on cannabis |GPs train to treat drug users | WHO resolves action on alcohol |Safety […]

[…] Vancouver FROM LADY TO LADETTEFROM LADY TO LADETTE Why women drinkers need Why women drinkers need some sober advicesome sober advice LOUD AND PROUDLOUD AND PROUD International drug users International drug users bang the drumbang the drum 2 June 2008 www.drinkanddrugs.net FEATURES 6 HARM REDUCTION: A GLOBAL SNAPSHOT– COVER STORY Escalating rates of HIV […]

[…] just email your name and postal address to subs@cjwellings.com and we’ll add you to our circulation. Editor’s letter European Association for the Treatment of Addiction FEDERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROFESSIONALS In this issue News Roundup Drugs Bill focuses on criminal justice | New alcohol strategy for prisons | Rowntree repor t on local […]

[…] to stimulate discussion when used as part of a structured programme. Commissioned by the Greater Manchester Drug Action Teams and launched at the National Conference on Reducing Drug Related Deaths in November 2004. Copies of the video/DVD are now available, and priced at £20.00/£30.00 respectively (inc p&p). For further information please contact Lisa Linekar on 01204 […]

[…] the seriousness of becoming involved in more harmful class A drugs, says Release. Ecstasy is estimated to be responsible for less than 3 per cent of annual drug related deaths – most of these involve dehydra- tion or water intoxication and many users will have taken other drugs as well. Transform calls ecstasy death statistics ‘an […]

[…] families? A MILE IN YOUR SHOES CARAT and DIP workers trade places 5 November 2007 www.drinkanddrugs.net SPECIAL NOMS CONFERENCE ISSUE: 5 November 2007 News Round-upSer vices fail drug prisoners •NTA hits out at BBC •Infection risk high among homeless •Cocaine use up •Concern over conflicting overdose advice•Heavy cannabis use exacerbates problems of young •Action […]

[…] knew a family member or friend who had died from an overdose. Such statistics, said Ifor Glyn, manager of the Swansea Drugs Project, were extremely worrying. ‘ Drug related deaths and overdose are being seen as an acceptable risk for those taking drugs,’ Mr Glyn said. Comprehensive education andprevention strategies were needed to inform drug users […]

HOMELESS AND ADDICTED Your fortnightly magazine | jobs | news | views | research Why do the drugs and housing sectors work in isolation? DRUG STRATEGY Vernon Coaker opens the consultation PRISON SAFETY NET Preventing relapse with naltrexone CATCHING THEM YOUNG Using screening techniques in A&E 30 July 2007 www.drinkanddrugs.net INSIDE: RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT DIRECTORY […]

[…] fortnightly magazine |jobs|news|views|research 26 March 2007 www.drinkanddrugs.net 26 March 2007 News Round-upAlcohol judged to be more harmful than ecstasy •Government must tackle alcohol harm, says AC •Global drug control working, says Costa • Record highs on cannabis cultivation •Euro poll shows Brits ignorant on alcohol • Reports from the National Drug Treatment Conference, London […]

[…] among Young People in England in 2006 is at www.ic.nhs.uk/pubs/sdd06fullreport Drug use down among secondary pupils News |Round-up www.drinkanddrugs.net 4| drinkanddrugsnews| 10 September 2007 The number of drug related deaths in Scotland rose by 25 per cent from 2005 to 2006, according to figures released by the General Register Office for Scotland. Of the 421 drug […]

[…] May 2007 www.drinkanddrugs.net 21 May 2007 News Round-upGovernment challenged over alcohol consultation •Review follows surge in European cocaine use • Campaign on ketamine •UN suppor ts random drug drive tests • Action on Addiction merger pools resources • Discrimination still an obstacle to HIV prevention • Media watch 4 Features Cover stor y Looking […]

[…] just email your name and postal address to subs@cjwellings.com and we’ll add you to our circulation. Editor’s letter European Association for the Treatment of Addiction FEDERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROFESSIONALS In this issue News RoundupNews reports from the NTA conference | ‘Mind the Gap’ dual diagnosis conference|All party Parliamentary group calls for more […]

[…] Drugs Regulations, as a result of the Shipman Inquir y. 9 Reaching past violence Michelle Newcomb looks at how domestic violence can stand in the way of drug and alcohol treatment. 10 Back from the brink Ex-addict Nick describes his painfulseparation from heroin. 11 Converging courses What happens when prescribers and patients attend the […]

[…] email your name and postal address to subs@cjwellings.com and we’ll add you to our circulation. E ditor’s letter European Association for the Treatment of Addiction FEDERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PR OFESSIONALS In this issue News RoundupNews reports from the NTA conference | ‘Mind the Gap’ dual diagnosis conference|All party Parliamentary group calls for […]

GO STRAIGHT TO JAIL Your fortnightly magazine | jobs | news | views | research The drug strategy: public health or criminal justice? HOLIDAY IN CAMBODIA Harm reduction on the streets of Phnom Penh UP TO THE JOB? Is the drug and alcohol workforce fi t for purpose? STREETS OF SHAME Drug taboos in […]

[…] ‘the chorus of voices’ calling for restricted use of methadone. He explains why. 12 CONSENSUS? WHAT CONSENSUS? Failing to acknowledge that recovery should be aimed at becoming drug free could undo the UKDPC’s attempt to define recovery, says Professor Neil McKeganey. Readers’ viewpoints follow. 14 PASSING GO Harm reduction can have a positive impact […]

[…] Weinstock and Angela Cottrell share progress from working with long-term ketamine users in Bristol. 12 IN SOLIDARITY A snapshot of International Remembrance Day for those who suffered drug related deaths. REGULARS 4 NEWS ROUND-UP Drug users ‘could lose benefits’ • Drug use continues to fall • Alcohol regulation might be mandatory • Local authorities hamstrung in […]

[…] news | views | research BACK FROM THE BRINK Commitment gets naloxone supplied on outreach An innovative approach to aftercareAn innovative approach to aftercare SYSTEM ERROR Can drug-free treatment match the numbers game? THE BIG BANG Time to make a fresh start in our perceptions of addiction? FEATURES 6 NEW HORIZONS– COVER STORY After […]

[…] nk ka an nd dd dr ru ug gs s. .n ne et t TIME FOR REFLECTION News Round-up Home Secretar y rallies regions on DIP |Police drug testing powers |Scottish study on homelessness |Shropshire’s safer nightlife campaign |FRANK links to teenage website | Lothian’s drink safety messages |Asian mums take drug training |FDAP’s […]

[…] Drugs News in partnership with: Alcohol campaigning has, it seems, been a little slow to get the results it needs. Tacked on to a number of major drug repor ts as a reference – ‘this could also apply to alcohol’ – the needs of those who have drifted from using alcohol for regular relaxation […]

JUST WHAT IS HE THINKING? A younger generation’s perceptions of drug use From FDAP in association with WIRED Your fortnightly magazine |jobs|news|views|research 28 November 2005 OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS Euromed training and accreditation winners FACT FILE Oxfordshire Service User Team GET INTO SHAPE Training and competence www.drinkanddrugs.net Release Drugs University V CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND THE FUTURE […]

[…] copyright of CJ Wellings Ltd, but do not necessarily represent its views, or those of FDAP, WIRED and its partner organisations. News Round-upTeachers need more education •Prisoners’ drug and alcohol problems ‘being ignored’ •Drug use ‘stabilising’ •Welfare lacking in police activities •Dealers undeterred by prison •NTA want competence proof •West Sussex addiction photo competition […]

[…] out now! Contact us for your copy. 26 February 2007 News Round-upRadical rethink of drugs policy proposed • Parent contracts to be piloted in Scotland • Scottish drug education in line for a revamp • Prescription drugs set to over take illicit drug abuse •FDAP and AC launch award to recognise experience in counselling […]

[…] help managers navigate the intricacies of transferring services. 10 REACHING FOR HELP Cultural issues can stand in the way of families getting the help they need for drug and alcohol problems. Vic Motune reports on the success of Oldham’s Reaching Out project. 12 LEARNING CURVES DDN hears how Wandsworth Drug Project is helping to […]

[…] yet it’s happening in the UK, says Vic Motune. 9 FOCUS ON FAMILIES The London borough of Tower Hamlets has a young population and high levels of drug and alcohol use. DDN hears about the measures the borough is taking to safeguard its children. 10 RECOVERING HAPPINESS Why should we embrace recovery? Because it […]

[…] plan falters, there are enough stakeholders involved to ask why, and to push progress along to the next gateway for funding in two years’ time. For the drug users and former drug users who make up most of the hep C caseload, there has to be a breakthrough in the rates of suppor tive […]

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[…] in the criminal justice system.PART 1&2 Best practice and evidence of past success in relation to a reduction of drug related offending, reduction in the number of drug related deaths and improvement in the well being of service users. Applicants will be required to complete a Pre Qualification Questionnaire including financial status, organisational structure, Health and […]

[…] up for the rights of those caught by the criminal justice system – in a week when the government has just announced tough new measures against ‘ drug-misusing yobs’ in its pre- election fight against crime. Editor’s letter European Association for the Treatment of Addiction FEDERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROFESSIONALS In this issue […]

[…] up for the rights of those caught by the criminal justice system – in a week when the government has just announced tough new measures against ‘ drug-misusing yobs’ in its pre- election fight against crime. E ditor’s letter European Association for the Treatment of Addiction FEDERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PR OFESSIONALS In […]

KEEP IT REAL Drug awareness on the street From FDAP in association with WIRED Your NEWfortnightly magazine |jobs|news|views 24 January 2005 E E E E x x x x t t t t r r r r e e e e m m m m e e e e m m m m e […]

[…] reactions DO IT YOURSELF Investigating the world of self-published user mags QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How to engage young people www.drinkanddrugs.net News Round-up Scottish boost to alcohol and drug funding | Scrutiny toolkit will aid local authorities’ alcohol strategies |Euromed bursary registration opens |Reports from the ‘Sentenced to treatment’ conference 4 Features Cover story Throwing […]

[…] RCGP workshop presentations |Berkshire’s T2 celebrates |Research and guidance listing | Media watch | 4 Features Cover story It’s a lottery Are we delivering effective care for drug users in general practice, the annual RCGP conference asked. Yes, in many cases – but it’s still a postcode lotter y DDN heard. 6 Opening doors […]

[…] RCGP workshop presentations |Berkshire’s T2 celebrates |Research and guidance listing | Media watch | 4 Features Cover story It’s a lottery Are we delivering effective care for drug users in general practice, the annual RCGP conference asked. Yes, in many cases – but it’s still a postcode lotter y DDN heard. 6 Opening doors […]

DAZED NEW WORLD What future for drugs and drug use? From FDAP in association with WIRED Y our fortnightly magazine | jobs |news |views |research 27 June 2005 ENCOUNTER WITH DR E A session with Alexander Shulgin DIAMORPHINE DESPAIR W ith a world glut of heroin why is there a UK shortage? A DAY […]

KEEP IT REAL Drug awareness on the street From FDAP in association with WIRED Your NEWfortnightly magazine |jobs|news|views 24 January 2005 E E E E x x x x t t t t r r r r e e e e m m m m e e e e m m m m e […]

HEROIN, ANTHRAX AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN SCOTLAND ‘ If we don’t develop ‘ If we don’t develop our drug interventions our drug interventions within a framework within a framework of harm reduction... of harm reduction... people will die.people will die. ’’ INJECTING IN PUBLIC Antisocial and chaotic or a response to poor services? 1 […]

[…] First presentations: first reactions DO IT YOURSELF Investigating the world of self-published user mags QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How to engage young people www .drinkanddrugs.net News Round-up Scottish boost to alcohol and  drug funding | Scrutiny toolkit will aid local authorities’alcohol strategies  |Euromed bursary registration opens  |Repor ts from the ‘Sentenced to treatment’ conference 4 Features Cover story Throwing light on the 12 steps In AA’s 70th anniversar y year, Rosie B explains the processes of 12-step suppor t, debunks some myths and gives insight to why it becomes a life-saving philosophy for so many.  10 NTA […]

[…] entry to rehab highlighted to Caroline Sutton and Brendan Georgeson that for some, the journey is needlessly difficult. 10 WE ARE FAMILY Families can be traumatised by drug use, but they can play an influential role in supporting the user in treatment, says Alison Sadler. 11 DESPERATELY SEEKING GUIDANCE The drug strategy promised guidance […]

[…] fortnightly magazine | jobs | news | views | research PULL OUT AND KEEP Your FREE nationwide training directory inside this issue The Cardiff Toxicology Laboratories provide drug and alcohol monitoring services to the NHS and other organisations. Accredited to CPA (Clinical Pathology Accreditation) standards, the laboratories specialise in the identification and measurement of […]

[…] William Pr yor holds our preception of addiction up to the light. 12Post-its from practice Dr Chris Ford sets the scene for a regular column on treating drug and alcohol patients in general practice. 14 Regulars Letters and commentThe debate continues on addiction and adoption; suppor t for 12-step programmes and RAPt’s results; CARATs […]

[…] PERSON FRESH APPROACHES TO PEOPLE WITH COMPLEX NEEDS FACE VALUE Using people with alived experience to spread the naloxone message WHO BENEFITS? What’s the real purpose ob drug treatment? MAY 2021 • DRINK AND DRUGS NEWS • 3 UPFRONT Drink and Drugs News is published by bJ Wellings Ltd , Rombey House, School Road, […]

[…] wiredupwales.com Printed on environmentally friendly paper by the Manson Group Ltd Cover: Vladimir/iStock CJ Wellings Ltd does not accept re spon si bility for the accuracy of state ments made by contributors or advertisers. The contents of this magazine are the copyright of CJ Wellings Ltd, but do not necess arily represent its views, or those of its partner organisations. January 2014 |  drinkanddrugbnewb | 3 FEDERATION OF DRUG AND AbCOHOb PROFESSIONAbS Insbiration alert! Join us at thb sbrvicb usbr bvbnt of thb ybar Published by CJ Wellings Ltd,  57 High Street, Ashford,  Kent TN24 8Sb PUBbISHERS: PARTNER ORGANISATIONS : p16 This issue p14 DDN is an independent publibation, entirely funded by advertising. www.drinkanddrugsnews.com SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS : Editorial – blaire Brown p6 Wblcomb to our first issub of 2014 and a very happy […]

[…] wiredupwales.com Printed on environmentally friendly paper by the Manson Group Ltd Cover: Vladimir/iStock CJ Wellings Ltd does not accept re spon si bility for the accuracy of state ments made by contributors or advertisers. The contents of this magazine are the copyright of CJ Wellings Ltd, but do not necess arily represent its views, or those of its partner organisations. January 2014 |  drinkanddrugbnewb | 3 FEDERATION OF DRUG AND AbCOHOb PROFESSIONAbS Insbiration alert! Join us at thb sbrvicb usbr bvbnt of thb ybar Published by CJ Wellings Ltd,  57 High Street, Ashford,  Kent TN24 8Sb PUBbISHERS: PARTNER ORGANISATIONS : p16 This issue p14 DDN is an independent publibation, entirely funded by advertising. www.drinkanddrugsnews.com SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONS : Editorial – blaire Brown p6 Wblcomb to our first issub of 2014 and a very happy […]

[…] + vat Full programme at www.drinkanddrugs.net Email ian@cjwellings.com Telephone 020 7463 2081 FEATURES 6 DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER– COVER STORY We’ve seen tussles with a new drug strategy, punitive benefit proposals, ineffectual alcohol regulation, fresh fighting on harm reduction v abstinence... DDN reflects on a combative year. 10 KNOWLEDGE IS KEY Tackling alcohol-related […]

[…] uniquely Celtic uniquely Celtic approach approach to harm reductionto harm reduction REDEFINING RECOVERYREDEFINING RECOVERY Can Can a sa s tatementtatement change the change the culture of UK drug services?culture of UK drug services? CONFERENCE 2008 Drugs, Race and Discrimination Release’s annual conference is to be held on Thursday, 18 September at the beautiful Hampstead […]

[…] drug use had risen from 29.7 years to 36.4. Sixty-five per cent of older drug users died from accidental poisoning. The fact that the fastest rise in drug related deaths was among older users, with heroin the most commonly linked substance, could reflect the fact that ‘the heroin using population is aging, with fewer young people […]

[…] diagnosis patients stay under Mental Health Act •Drugs ‘more affordable than ever’ •Last chance on DH young people consultation •Joint strategy for Glos alcohol support • Reducing drug-related deaths conference reports •Portsmouth detox units opens •DDN/FDAP poll result •Research and guidance listing 4 Features Cover stor y When a child is bornDr Gordon Morse […]

[…] per cent, and males accounted for 88 per cent of the drug-related deaths. NHS Information Centre report at www.ic.nhs.uk/pubs/drugmisuse 08 ONS Health statistics quarterly 39 at www.statistics.gov.uk Drug related deaths in Scotland 2007 at www.drugmisuse.isdscotland.org/publications/abstracts/drug_re lated_deaths_2007.htm Chief Nursing Officer for England, Dame Christine Beasley, talks to the reception and first night team at Wandsworth Prison. The […]

[…] necess- arily represent its views, or those of its partner organisations. Cover:JellyPics 23 March 2009 | drinkanddrugsnews| 3 European Association for the Treatment of Addiction FEDERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROFESSIONALS Voicing choices One day in Birmingham – and we were all ears Published by CJ Wellings Ltd, Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London […]

[…] necess- arily represent its views, or those of its partner organisations. Cover:JellyPics 23 March 2009 | drinkanddrugsnews| 3 European Association for the Treatment of Addiction FEDERATION OF DRUG AND ALCOHOL PROFESSIONALS Voicing choices One day in Birmingham – and we were all ears Published by CJ Wellings Ltd, Southbank House, Black Prince Road, London […]

LIFE THROUGH YOUR OWN LENS ENOUGH EXCUSES   Time to change the narrative around drug-related deaths THE RIGHT CONNECTIONS Reshaping the way we loob at recovery OPENING HONEST DIALOGUES WITH MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES Drink and Drugs Ne2ws November 2020 ISSN 1b55-6236 Turning P oint Smithfield In-P atient Deto x Visit our website at mytp.me/detox Has […]

[…] dodges fire to announce more clients in treatment •Underage alcohol sales falling •Police authority backs law review•Middle class areas top ‘hazardous drinking’ table •Big rise in Scottish drug-related deaths •Twice as many Scotsmen using class As as women •Coaker consults with young people •News in brief 4 Features Cover story Home truthsA recent Glasgow […]