Judge rules addict’s children must be adopted despite ‘one last chance’ plea
A 22-year-old woman born addicted to heroin has lost a family court fight over the care of her two children despite making a “moving” plea to a judge. The woman,
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Glasgow ‘fix room’ for heroin users would save NHS millions, analysis indicates
Opening a unit where addicts can inject drugs under supervision would save the NHS millions and provide a safer environment for heroin users, according to researchers. Analysis by Glasgow Health
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Guidance: Specialist substance misuse services for young people
A rapid mixed methods evidence review of current provision and key principles for commissioning. Public Health England (PHE) commissioned The Children’s Society to undertake scoping research in early 2016, to
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Amber Rudd asked to consider opening ‘fix rooms’ to cut drug-related deaths
Home Secretary Amber Rudd has been urged by Government advisers to consider creating units where addicts can take drugs under supervision. Experts called on ministers to examine the potential to
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Alcohol Research UK and Alcohol Concern announce merger plans
Alcohol Research UK and Alcohol Concern have announced plans to merge the activities of the two charities by April 2017. While both organisations share a clear mission to reduce the
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Kates praises recovering addicts for ‘inspiring’ movies about path to sobriety
The Duchess of Cambridge has congratulated recovering addicts on their “inspiring” movies about the long path to sobriety at a film preview in central London. Kate, who is patron of
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Researchers urge action to tackle problem drinking among women
Health professionals must do more to tackle problem drinking among women, experts have said. Alcohol use and related disorders have historically been “viewed as a male phenomenon”, researchers said. But
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Establishing prescription drug addict 24-hour helpline should be ‘top priority’, doctors urge
A 24-hour helpline should be introduced for patients who are addicted to prescription drugs, the British Medical Association has said. The organisation believes it could help tackle problems created when
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New campaign aims to highlight support for families affected by drug and alcohol misuse
A new initiative has been launched in Northern Ireland to highlight the support that is available for family members who are affected by a loved one’s drinking and/or drug misuse
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Scotland sees increase of 500 drug-related hospital admissions in latest figures
The number of drug-related hospital stays rose by almost 500 in the last year, according to official figures. There were 7,537 hospital admissions with a diagnosis of drug misuse in
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