NHS England attacked for ‘U-turn’ on new HIV treatment
HIV campaigners have slammed the decision by NHS England not to fund a new treatment that can prevent the spread of the virus. With proven success, Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
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Judge ruling on children’s futures rejects claims on drug addiction
A family court judge asked to make decisions on the futures of four children whose father was a crack addict has rejected the argument that chronic drug addiction can be
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Lib Dem report finds legalising cannabis could raise £1bn a year for Treasury
Legalising the sale of cannabis could raise £1 billion a year in tax and help minimise health risks, according to a report. The study, commissioned by the Liberal Democrats and
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‘Skunk weed’ cannabis ‘significantly damages vital nerve fibres in brain’
Powerful “skunk weed” cannabis causes significant damage to vital nerve fibres linking the two halves of the brain, a study has found. The damage occurs in the corpus callosum, the
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Wales drug deaths fall by 30% over last five years
The number of drug-related deaths in Wales has fallen by 30% over the last five years, the Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething has confirmed. Deaths from drug misuse in 2014
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Chester conference to explore spirituality in relation to addiction and recovery
A two-day conference to be held at the University of Chester next month will examine how addiction and recovery are understood in a range of religious and spiritual traditions, as
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Engage: Finally – A change in course on drug policy
Writing in his blog today, Richard Branson has revealed an unreleased statement from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which calls on governments around the world to decriminalise
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‘Trainspotting generation’ drives Scots drug-related hospital admissions
Scotland’s 1980s “Trainspotting generation” has driven drug-related hospital admissions to a record high while illnesses linked to long-term alcohol abuse are also on the rise, official figures show. Hospital stays
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Minister hints at relaxation of cannabis research laws
Laws governing medical research into the effects of cannabis on patients could be relaxed, a Home Office minister has signalled. Mike Penning told MPs the Government would not support an
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New App for drug and alcohol professionals in Northern Ireland
A mobile app that provides resources on the theory, practice and legislation related to drugs and alcohol is now available to download for iPhones and other mobile devices. The app,
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