Alcohol/Drugs/Gambling
UK has highest number of drug deaths in Europe
EMCDDA European Drug Report 2020 reveals the shocking levels of drug overdose deaths in the UK.
25th September 2020
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EMCDDA European Drug Report 2020 reveals the shocking levels of drug overdose deaths in the UK.
EMCDDA annual report highlights fears about innovative drug distribution models developed during lockdown and the impact of COVID-19.
Alcohol is inflicting long-lasting harm across all areas of society and family life – report of the Commission on Alcohol Harm
The Global Drug Survey’s COVID-19 survey finds that many people in the UK increased their use of cannabis and alcohol.
Charlie Brooker & Coral Sirdifield on maximising positive mental health outcomes for people on probation.
The Centre for Justice Innovation’s evidence and practice briefing on the criminal court response to substance misuse.
EMCDDA trendspotter briefing suggests an overall decline in some forms of drug use with many local variations.
New Medical Distribution Lockers use biometrics to allow prisoners to collect their own medication.
The MEAM coalition has published interesting new research examining the flexibilities that homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and criminal justice services have put in place to support people during the Covid-19 crisis.
Fascinating insights into changes in drug and alcohol taking behaviour during the global pandemic – interim findings from Global Drug Survey.
Crest Advisory challenges the assumption that the threat from county lines drug dealing has reduced during lockdown.
The ankle tags, which are to be rolled out across England and Wales, perform around-the-clock monitoring of an offender’s sweat to determine whether alcohol has been consumed.
