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Taskforce to tackle rising number of drug-related deaths in Scotland

By The Press Association31st March 201931st March 2019News Scotland

Ministers are to assemble a taskforce to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland. Public health minister Joe FitzPatrick made the announcement as he said “radical steps” are

Rise in number of Scots waiting six weeks or more for drug and alcohol treatment

By The Press Association26th March 2019News Scotland

The number of people waiting six weeks or more to start their first treatment for drug or alcohol has risen by around five percent in a year, new figures show.

UK Government urged to devolve powers for creation of drug consumption room

By The Press Association19th March 2019News Scotland

The UK Government has been urged to devolve drugs legislation to Scotland so that a consumption room can be created in Glasgow. Under current legislation, such a facility, which aims

Major survey finds almost half of university students use drink and drugs to cope

By Nina Massey5th March 2019Education & Training

Almost half of university students use alcohol and recreational drugs to cope with problems in their life, a survey suggests. The poll of 37,654 people highlights the “alarming” levels of

Concern over rise in drug-related deaths in Scotland prompts MPs investigation

By The Press Association5th March 2019News Scotland

MPs are to investigate in an attempt to address the record number of drug-related deaths in Scotland. Almost 1,000 people died in Scotland due to drug misuse according to the

New alcohol and drugs strategy promises ‘innovative approach’ to help addicts

By The Press Association29th November 201823rd December 2018News Scotland

Ministers are pledging to take an “innovative” approach to tackling drug and alcohol addiction in Scotland, even if it makes some people “uncomfortable”. Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick said the

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

By Michael McHugh27th November 201823rd December 2018News Northern Ireland

A prison once branded dangerous and Dickensian has made immensely encouraging progress, a report said. Maghaberry high-security jail in Co Antrim holds life prisoners convicted of the most serious offences

Labour warn over ‘shortsighted’ cuts to sexual health and substance misuse services

By Ella Pickover27th November 201823rd December 2018News England

Cuts to smoking cessation services, sexual healthcare and obesity services are “misguided”, Labour has said. The party said that reductions in spending on public health in England are “shortsighted” and

New data shows substantial rise in cocaine-related hospital admissions in Wales

By Iain MacDonald9th November 201823rd December 2018News Wales

New data released by Public Health Wales shows that despite an overall decrease in hospital admissions for illicit drugs, the number of cocaine-related hospital admissions has increased by 114 per

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Taskforce to tackle rising number of drug-related deaths in Scotland

Rise in number of Scots waiting six weeks or more for drug and alcohol treatment

UK Government urged to devolve powers for creation of drug consumption room

Major survey finds almost half of university students use drink and drugs to cope

Concern over rise in drug-related deaths in Scotland prompts MPs investigation

New alcohol and drugs strategy promises ‘innovative approach’ to help addicts

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

Labour warn over ‘shortsighted’ cuts to sexual health and substance misuse services

New data shows substantial rise in cocaine-related hospital admissions in Wales

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: Substance Misuse

Taskforce to tackle rising number of drug-related deaths in Scotland

Rise in number of Scots waiting six weeks or more for drug and alcohol treatment

UK Government urged to devolve powers for creation of drug consumption room

Major survey finds almost half of university students use drink and drugs to cope

Concern over rise in drug-related deaths in Scotland prompts MPs investigation

Webwatch: Study finds evidence of drug abuse behaviour in excessive social media users

New alcohol and drugs strategy promises ‘innovative approach’ to help addicts

Violence and disorder reduced at high-security prison in Co Antrim

Labour warn over ‘shortsighted’ cuts to sexual health and substance misuse services

New data shows substantial rise in cocaine-related hospital admissions in Wales