Here you can find over 500 posts tracking every major development in the substance misuse sector since 2011. You can keep up with latest treatment stats, funding news, policy developments and treatment innovations. If you’re looking for something in particular, try the search box below.
Latest round-up of drug & alcohol stats from Andrew Brown focuses on the number & types of online drug sales and emergency hospital admissions for drug toxicity
All Party Group strongly recommends that the UK follows other countries by introducing a system which makes it legal to access cannabis for medical reasons.
The Office for National Statistics has released the very depressing figure for the number of drug-related deaths registered in 2015 – the highest ever recorded.
Large scale American study finds that the number of US cannabis smokers doubled since 2002. Although regular use is up, levels of dependency have not increased.
Public Health England has just updated its two good practice guides for commissioning drug and alcohol prevention, treatment and recovery services.
Interesting monthly round-up of drug and alcohol facts from Andrew Brown including a 27% cut in the adult drug treatment budget in 2016/17.
Interesting drug map finds that Welsh people use more amphetamines, West Country folk more cannabis and Londoners take twice as many Ecstasy tablets.
A new report from Turning Point finds that the needs of people with mental health and substance misuse needs are still not being met and sets out an action plan
Latest HSCIC drug stats report reductions in use of illegal drugs but a worrying rise in drug related deaths.
Fascinating exploration of the most popular darknet purchases including detailed analysis of the popularity of different drugs.
Andrew Brown’s July 2016 analysis of the latest drug facts and figures shows that strong cider is sold at alarmingly cheap price in English off-licences.
How user-focused organisations go the extra mile to help recovering drug users and offenders get into work and turn their lives around.
