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One former detainee, Kakada, was particularly succinct: “I think this is not a rehab center but a torturing center. Kakada’s appraisal was borne out by Human Rights Watch’s own research [Human Rights Watch]
People who use drugs in Cambodia are at risk of arbitrary detention in centers where they suffer torture, physical and sexual violence, and other forms of cruel punishment, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today [Human Rights Watch]
This paper contributes to recent debates surrounding the improvement of the UN drug control system’s methods of gathering and analyzing data. It critically examines the current predominance of quantitative evidence, arguing for a greater emphasis on the cultural understanding of drug use and more attention to the taken-for-granted assumptions underpinning policies [International Drug Policy Consortium]
Sweden’s drug policies have recently attained symbolic status in international policy debates. This paper examines the country’s policies, their effectiveness or otherwise and the histrorical and cultural context that underpins them. It considers whether these policies should or could be applied in other countries [International Drug Policy Consortium]
27 Jan 2010 – 29 Jan 2010, Cumberland Lodge, Windsor, UK. Conference Synopsis: What is the UK’s drugs strategy? Is it working? What are the alternatives? [International Drug Policy Consortium]
Reflecting back, I question what exactly is harm reduction? Are we as workers too ready to accept the position the client is in and work on the immediate issues of reducing harm to the client? Do we as workers see harm reduction and 12 step recovery on the same continuum – or do we see the models as polar opposites? [Tim Bingham, Wired In]
Or how I used booze and dope to get me by. Although booze is a powerful depressant and not exactly helpful to one subject to long periods of clinical depression, cannabis is a good cover for hypomania – I might have been thinking manic thoughts but being stoned was a powerful way of keeping me in check so that I did not actually do anything [Warriet, Wired In]
Just recently I got a letter from the CAU (Community Addictions Unit) requesting a doctors appointment for blood tests prior to going on a script. It came exactly 6 months after I was referred by my doctor. Presumably it would have been another month before the results were in and I started the script. 7 months give or take in total [Matt S, Wired In]
Adfam grandparent carers project is calling kinship carers for case study interviews. If you are bringing up a family members child/children and would like to – completely anonymously – share your experiences with Adfam please get in touch with coordinator v.brooks@adfam.org.uk [Michaela, Wired In]
Because of the recent Anthrax outbreak in Scotland I’ve decided it is time to rewrite my self detox handout. This handout is designed to help people stop using heroin without the need for a substitute script [Injecting Advice, UK]
I have just returned from a few days away at my mother’s as she had a few hospital/optician’s appointments to attend [Alcoholic Daze, UK]
[Alcohol Policy, UK]
Includes information about anthrax [Health Protection Scotland, UK]
What is the Independent Safeguarding Authority and why is it relevant to the drug and alcohol sector? [[DrugScope and London Drug and Alcohol Network, UK]
Transport for London’s Drug & Alcohol Assessment & Treatment Service enjoyed a success rate exceeding all properly researched treatment outcomes, can pay up to 50% of costs, offers six months’ aftercare and monitors clients for five years – but now finds it so hard to work with London Drug Action Teams that employees must be fired instead of treated [Addiction Today, UK]
David Cameron should impose significant increases in taxes on beer, wine and spirits if elected prime minister, according to the man charged with leading Conservative social policy [Times, UK]
As the man who, by his own admission, was among the first to introduce controversial “all you can drink” promotions a decade ago, Stephen Thomas, boss of Britain’s biggest nightclub operator, is uniquely qualified to comment on the Government’s latest attempt to clamp down on binge drinking [Times, UK]
This study was conducted to examine the perception and views of medical students regarding the extent of alcohol and substance abuse in the community and the possible predisposing factors for this problem [Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, UK]
The link between cigarette smoking and respiratory disease is irrefutable. But what about pot smoking? [Addiction Inbox, USA]
A 66-year-old famous in her village for her recipes has appeared in court after cannabis was revealed as her secret ingredient [Guardian, UK]
