Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling
People in England consuming 123,000 kg of cocaine a year
The Home Office’s Wastewater Analysis for Narcotics Detection detects huge increase in cocaine consumption
16th April 2026
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The Home Office’s Wastewater Analysis for Narcotics Detection detects huge increase in cocaine consumption
Study into pathways between probation and addiction treatment shows half engage in structured treatment which reduces reoffending.
National Audit Office report says prison and health services are struggling to battle rapidly changing drug threats.
Positive process evaluation of Incentivised Substance Free Living prison Wings
Randomised Controlled Trial finds incentivised substance free living prison wings provide a more stable environment.
Justice Committee highlights endemic drug use in prisons and says dangerous culture of acceptance must be broken.
IPPR report examines the effects of alcohol harm on the UK workforce.
The Women’s Treatment Working Group launches its Womanifesto to improve drug & alcohol treatment for women
The Chief Inspector of Prisons calls on government to tackle illegal drugs in his 2025 annual report.
There were 7% more people in drug and alcohol treatment in prison last year
Process evaluation of the pilot intensive supervision courts
The latest drug trends for the year ending March 2024 show small reductions in cannabis and crack cocaine use
