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More frontline staff could have access to life-saving overdose medicine Naxolone

By Jemma Crew, Reporter4th August 2021News England

The Government is proposing to make a life-saving medicine that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose more widely available to frontline staff who have regular contact with drug

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales worst on record having risen for eighth year in a row

By Jemma Crew, Reporter3rd August 2021News England

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales have risen for the eighth year in a row and remain at their highest level in more than a quarter of a century, figures

Scotland’s drug crisis deepens with 5% rise in related deaths over past year

By Craig Paton, Reporter30th July 2021News Scotland

Scotland’s drug deaths crisis deepened in the past year with the number of people who lost their lives rising to 1,339, according to official statistics. The figure is 5% higher

Government to set up new unit across multiple departments to tackle drug misuse in society

By John Besley, Reporter8th July 2021News England

A new drugs unit will be set up to help end illegal drug-related illness and deaths, the Government has announced. The Joint Combating Drugs Unit will combine multiple Government departments,

Same-day treatment among measures in ‘landmark’ drive to prevent drug deaths in Scotland

By The Press Association1st June 2021News Scotland

Drug addicts should be able to get treatment and medication on the same day they ask for help, the Scottish Government’s drug deaths taskforce has said. The taskforce has published

Duke and Duchess visit social care project tackling issues around crime and addiction

By Tony Jones, Reporter24th May 202124th May 2021News Scotland

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have spoken to recovering drug addicts who have returned to the streets to help support those who have suffered near-fatal overdoses. William and Kate

Cuts to addiction services ‘could condemn young people to life of dependence’

By Gemma Bradley, Reporter29th March 2021News England

Cuts to addiction services for young people risk “condemning” them to a lifetime of dependence and poor health or even an early death, psychiatrists have warned. The Royal College of

Engage: ‘Only junkies’ – How stigma and discrimination link to rise in drug deaths among Scotland’s poor

By Iain McPhee, University of the West of Scotland22nd February 202122nd February 2021Engage

For more than a decade, drug-related deaths (DRD) in Scotland have been rising – alongside evidence which suggests that the country has had much less success in treating and supporting

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £250m for addiction services to tackle ‘national disgrace’ of drug deaths

By The Press Association20th January 2021News Scotland

Nicola Sturgeon has announced £250 million over the next five years for addiction services to tackle rising numbers of drug deaths in Scotland. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, the First

Government announce £80 million boost for drug treatment services as part of crime crackdown

By Henry Vaughan, Reporter20th January 2021News England

Drug treatment services in England will get an extra £80 million as part of the Government’s efforts to cut crime. The money is part of a £148 million package announced

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More frontline staff could have access to life-saving overdose medicine Naxolone

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales worst on record having risen for eighth year in a row

Scotland’s drug crisis deepens with 5% rise in related deaths over past year

Government to set up new unit across multiple departments to tackle drug misuse in society

Same-day treatment among measures in ‘landmark’ drive to prevent drug deaths in Scotland

Cuts to addiction services ‘could condemn young people to life of dependence’

Engage: ‘Only junkies’ – How stigma and discrimination link to rise in drug deaths among Scotland’s poor

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £250m for addiction services to tackle ‘national disgrace’ of drug deaths

Government announce £80 million boost for drug treatment services as part of crime crackdown

Mother’s anger after coroner finds Army failures contributed to Jaysley’s death

Thirty councils in severe financial distress granted support to protect services

More than half of councils face insolvency over special needs spending – survey

Man with Down’s syndrome died after care worker ‘landed on him’ in swimming pool

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Tag: Drugs

More frontline staff could have access to life-saving overdose medicine Naxolone

Drug-related deaths in England and Wales worst on record having risen for eighth year in a row

Scotland’s drug crisis deepens with 5% rise in related deaths over past year

Government to set up new unit across multiple departments to tackle drug misuse in society

Same-day treatment among measures in ‘landmark’ drive to prevent drug deaths in Scotland

Duke and Duchess visit social care project tackling issues around crime and addiction

Cuts to addiction services ‘could condemn young people to life of dependence’

Engage: ‘Only junkies’ – How stigma and discrimination link to rise in drug deaths among Scotland’s poor

Nicola Sturgeon pledges £250m for addiction services to tackle ‘national disgrace’ of drug deaths

Government announce £80 million boost for drug treatment services as part of crime crackdown