Latest adult substance treatment statistics highlight persisting misuse problems in the UK
The UK Office for Health Improvement and Disparities released the adult substance misuse treatment statistics for 2022/2023 on 14th December 2023. These numbers reflect the people in drug and alcohol treatment services between April 2022 and March 2023. Records show that 290,635 adults were in contact with drug and alcohol services over the mentioned
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Launch of countrywide police drink and drug driving campaigns for the festive season
Traditionally, the festive season is a time of joy, feasting and companionship. Sadly, drink and drug driving increase sharply during this period, endangering the lives of people on UK roads. To stem the risk, police across the UK launched drink and drug driving campaigns. Last year, during the month-long initiative, Sussex police arrested 233
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Independent report triggers revamping of Isle of Man drug policy
Recommendations from an independent study conducted by the Public Health Institute of Liverpool John Moores University have triggered a debate on the Isle of Man’s drug policy. Members of Tynwald recently discussed the report, which specifically delved into the harms of drug misuse. The research started in the summer of 2022 and reflected findings
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Local authorities in England receive £267m boost for drug and alcohol treatment
At the end of 2021, the UK government announced its ‘From Harm to Hope’ initiative, a 10-year plan to cut alcohol and drug misuse-related crime and provide high-quality treatment and recovery programmes. Aiming to get as many people as possible treated, the government set out to increase the number of treatment facilities and the intensity
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