‘Middle class phenomenon’ of harmful drinking among over-50s
Harmful alcohol drinking among people aged 50 or over in England is a “middle class phenomenon”, researchers have said. A study published in the online journal BMJ Open looked at
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Tag: Substance Misuse
Peers defeat Government on legal highs blanket-ban
The Government has been defeated in the House of Lords over plans to introduce a blanket ban on so-called legal highs. Peers voted by 178 to 139, majority 39, in
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Harm caused by alcohol extends far beyond individual drinkers
The majority of people in Britain are harmed by others’ drinking, according to a new report. The Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) said its research had found that one in
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Report: Statistics on Alcohol, England, 2015 – HSCIC annual report
An annual report that examines the current sources of data on alcohol has been published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre. Statistics on Alcohol, England, 2015 acts as
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Northern Ireland’s first drugs and alcohol network launched
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have joined forces with the Public Health Agency and the Department of Health to form the first ever Drugs and Alcohol Research Network (DARN) in
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Webwatch – A.D.A.M for teens affected by someone’s drinking
Alcohol Focus Scotland has developed a new website called A.D.A.M. (Another’s Drinking Affects Me) that encourages young people whose lives are being affected by someone’s drinking to get advice and
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New laws ban production, sale and supply of legal highs
Sellers of “hippy crack” for recreational use will face up to seven years in prison under a Government crackdown on legal highs. Peddling nitrous oxide – also known as laughing
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Exhibition explores art and substance abuse recovery
A new exhibition highlights how exploring ceramic materials, methods and processes can be a catalyst for positive change for people in recovery from substance abuse. Typecast-Manchester, at the Manchester School
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New test detects cocaine use from a single fingerprint
Research published in the journal Analyst has demonstrated a new, non-invasive test that can detect cocaine use through a simple fingerprint. For the first time, this new fingerprint method can
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New plan to tackle use of psychoactive substances in Wales
A plan to deal with the growing use and availability of new psychoactive substances in Wales is being developed to combat the harms they cause, Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething
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