Family court judge warns over drug use amid ‘pitiful plight’ of mother
A family court judge has warned of the damage drugs can do after ruling that four children whose mother was an addict by the time she turned 20 must go
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Minister welcomes report on substance misuse among older adults in Wales
A new Report into substance misuse among adults over 50 years old has been welcomed by Minister for Social Services and Public Health, Rebecca Evans. The independent Advisory Panel on
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Soaring rise in hospital patient admissions for illegal drug use
Soaring numbers of people are ending up in hospital for illicit drug poisoning, new figures indicate. There were rises in admissions across all age groups, including for patients aged 75
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Engage: Why are more and more people seeking treatment for cannabis misuse?
Any call for drug policy reform in the UK is usually met with a standard response from the Home Office. It goes something like this: “Drug misuse among adults and
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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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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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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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Truss announces thousands of extra prison guards to tackle violence and drugs in jails
Thousands of extra prison guards will be hired and “no fly zones” imposed over jails in a drive to tackle the “toxic cocktail” of drugs, drones and mobile phones behind
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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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