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The Guidelines are based on the best available evidence and draw upon the experience and knowledge of clinicians, researchers, consumers and carers [National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, Australia]
It is in the individual and within communities that recovery lies. We all have had to ‘recover’ in our lives from the slings and arrows of life, the abuse of self and others, the traumas of loss, fear, grief and anger, the corrosive dependency’s that have polluted our minds and hearts. Who doesn’t need to recover? [Alistair, Wired In]
In this week’s DDN (Drink and Drugs News) the cover story focusses on the anthrax outbreak in Scotland. Since the story broke, I’ve been surprised by the lack of coverage and urgency given to it in the media, a point made by Claire Brown in her editorial [Peapod, Wired In]
Using data from three published randomized trials implementing BMIs, we examined motivation or readiness to change (RTC) as a potential mechanism of behavior change [Addictive Behaviour, USA]
Voting for the HubCAPP Awards has now opened. The awards aim to recognise the many exceptional people and exceptional organisations working to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm in England. Two awards are available: ‘HubCAPP Project of the Year’ and ‘HubCAPP Most Useful Project of the Year’ [HubCAPP, UK]
Kiri finally gets out of jail. But will her new found determination to stay clean last? Read on for the conclusion of Kiri’s story….
I thought I’d share a little video I made using Windows Movie Maker to highlight a small part of my journey. I’ve used manipulated photographs of myself to highlight this along with various music that reflects what was going on for me at that time [Phil Hughes, Wired In]
Our argument is that the infliction of punishment cannot be a charitable activity and that the main purpose of a prison is punishment. Whilst we support charities delivering rehabilitative services under contract inside prisons, it is a whole different ball game when they join a consortium to manage a jail [Frances Crook, Director of the Howard League of Penal Reform, UK]
The ACMD is a non-departmental public body established under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 to advise the Government on drug related issues within the UK. It is sponsored by the Home Office. The ACMD are looking to appoint at least five members [Appointments Commission, UK]
We’ve listened to them, and now half of crack users achieve abstinence within six months [Paul Hayes, Guardian, UK]
The Tories’ ‘cure, don’t manage’ orthodoxy on drug addiction replaces pragmatism with a moral imperative [Guardian, UK]
British travellers have been warned not to get involved with drugs abroad, as figures show a large number of those detained are accused of drugs offences [BBC, UK]
For many of the users, the injection room is a first point of contact with the health care system [Slate, USA]
Last year, Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer in England, touched off a storm of controversy with his call for a government-mandated minimum pricing schedule for the sale of alcohol [Addiction Inbox, USA]
A retired police officer and the proprietor of an organic eatery make an odd couple when it comes to trying to overturn marijuana laws in this tiny state, but Jack Cole and Josh Miller are giving it their best shot [Wall Street Journal, USA]
Campaigners condemned the publication yesterday of research which suggests that heroin can be taken over a long period without destroying people’s lives [Guardian, UK]
