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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According to popular wisdom death is the great leveller, affirming our common humanity whatever our status in life. But our recent study of people bereaved by a drug or alcohol-related
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An EU-backed programme to help 6,000 people recovering from substance misuse and mental health conditions into work has been launched by Welsh Minister for Social Services and Public Health, Rebecca
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Latest figures show a 8.5% rise in people dying from drug misuse. The recommendations, from the independent expert group convened by Public Health England (PHE) and the Local Government Association,
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A unique health module at Robert Gordon University (RGU) is now open for applications for those who wish to advance their professional knowledge and skills in the field of addiction
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The Welsh Government have announced an action plan to tackle substance misuse across the country. The three year ‘Substance Misuse Delivery Plan’, launched today, sets out how the Welsh Government,
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The number of drug-related deaths has jumped by 15% in a year to the highest figure ever recorded. A total of 706 people died as a result of drug abuse
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The Amy Winehouse Foundation – the charity set up following the singer’s death – is opening a home for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Called Amy’s Place, the
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Northern Ireland Health Minister Michelle O’Neill has praised progress in tackling the serious harm caused by alcohol and drug misuse, but said more needs to be done. The Minister was
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Cocaine and ecstasy use has jumped among people from wealthier households in England and Wales, new figures indicate. In 2015/16, 3% of those aged 16 to 59 from households with
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