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Drink and Drugs News (DDN Magazine) is a free magazine for the substance misuse field. Since 2004 the publication has been available in print and online, and provides an update on drug policy and treatment options. You can subscribe for free here. The Drugs, Alcohol & Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group provides an opportunity for professionals to meet and discuss issues surrounding drugs, alcohol and criminal justice with parliamentarians. The group regularly meets with government and frontbench representatives from all political parties and campaigns on numerous issues across the sector. Chaired by Dan Carden, its programme is coordinated by Solidarity Consulting. DDN regularly covers meetings of the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group. Below are links to some recent reports. 2022 Reports Our approach to drug related death is dangerously out of date Read the article here We should value lived experience at it's true worth Read the article here The drug strategy had the potential to revitalise the sector, heard January’s meeting of the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice APPG – but now it was time to deliver. Read the article here 2021 Reports The APPG has continued to meet in 2021 with sessions taking place over zoom since the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest Drugs, Alcohol & Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group invited discussion on more positive initiatives than punishment. Read the article here DDN October: Learning from the data. Report from the APPG Read the article here DDN June 2021: Fifty years on, does anybody believe that the Misuse of Drugs Act is still fit for purpose? Read the article here April 2021: Senior police call for a fresh approach Read the article here February 2021: APPG - We need strong public health messages to tackle older people's drinking. Read the article here 2020 December 2020: Opportunity Knocks - reactions to the pandemic have opened doors for action on homelessness. Read the article here October 2020: ‘We have a unique role in breaking county lines’ Read the article here. July 2020: Prisoners need more support on release View as an e-magazine (you can download PDF from this) May 2020: The APPG met on zoom for the first time, where the discussion was around how services were coping with the pandemic. View as an e-magazine (you can download a PDF from this) January 2020: The ‘substantial upward trend’ in drug-related deaths was explored at the latest meeting of the Drugs, Alcohol & Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group View as an e-magazine or PDF Older reports Drugs, Alcohol & Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group met to discuss what England could learn from drug and alcohol strategies in Scotland and Wales. View as a e-magazine or PDF. The launch of the 'Decency, safety, security' strategy was met with mixed reactions. View as a e-magazine or PDF. Police are piloting a health-based approach to drug possession. View as an e-magazine or PDF We are failing to reach women, connect with them and provide a safe environment in treatment. View as an e-magazine or PDF Good commissioning goes beyond purchasing. View as an e-magazine or PDF

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Drugs, Alcohol & Justice All-Party Parliamentary Group reports

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Early Day Motion salutes vital role of treatment services

Rising tide