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In 2008, nef was commissioned by the UK Government’s Foresight Project on Mental Capital and Well-being to review the inter-disciplinary work of over 400 scientists from across the world. The aim was to identify a set of evidence-based actions to improve well-being, which individuals would be encouraged to build into their daily lives [the new economics foundation, UK]
Commissioned by the Government’s Foresight project on Mental Capital and Wellbeing, this report recommends five ways towards well-being. It presents the evidence and rationale between each of the five ways, drawing on a wealth of psychological literature [the new economics foundation, UK]
Keith Humphreys, Stanford University School of Medicine, speaks about self-help/mutual help sustaining recovery {28’24”} [Film Exchange on Alcohol & Drugs, UK]
Treatment services do not have to ask patients to adopt the belief system on which 12-step groups are founded in order to encourage patients to tap in to the social support offered by these groups and improve their chances of sustained abstinence [Drug and Alcohol Findings, UK]
The Government’s quick dismissal of the bulk of the Law Commission’s work on drug use in New Zealand is regrettable [The Dominion Post Editorial, New Zealand]
‘It’ slowly washed away a vibrant, popular young man into one who cared little about life itself; only where the next hit was coming from. ‘It’ made him lose all sense of reality, as his mental health suffered and he was unable to cope with everyday living [Susan C, Wired In]
After a bad experience with ketamine, Louis found that she could no longer take drugs. However, the drinking continues, until Louis decides that something needs to change…. [Louis, Wired In]
The doctor that Polly goes to will only deal with her methadone and that is all. It’s the drug clinic and he keeps it that way. Polly has spoken to him a lot about what has been happening, but he just ignores it and says this is a drug clinic. Even her drug councillor didn’t want to know [Linda, WIred In]
There were two absolutely inspiring aspects. TAPE Community Music and Film project of Colwyn Bay demonstrated, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that there really is life after addiction and listening to David Best’s speech and workshop on Recovery [Gareth Joseph, Wired In]
It’s no longer about drink and drugs and mental health but about life. We’re all in recovery from something. If we care, really care, then we will need to be open-minded. We will need a shift of attitude and perception. Five years from now we can be at the forefront of treatment and recovery, not just in this country but in the world [Inexcess TV, Wired In]
One of the most amazing, and perhaps unique, things about the Wired In community is its ability and willingness to give support to others [Michaela, Wired In]
Ex-miner Derek James explains how the decline of industry in Swansea helped create the current drug culture and Jon Frith takes us on a guided tour of the SANDS drug agency. Later we meet Andrew who takes us on a quick crack-buying errand right before an appointment with his drugs counsellor [VBS TV, UK]
This consultation is intended to obtain views and information from stakeholders on the options to improve unit and health information in the labels of alcoholic drinks [UK Government]
The Department of Health, therefore, commissioned Campden BRI (then the Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association) to undertake a large-scale independent market survey, carefully designed to assess the breadth and depth of implementation of the voluntary agreement across the UK and to determine the extent to which the Government‟s alcohol labelling agreement with industry was being followed [Campden BRI, UK]
Government may make warnings compulsory after report shows industry is widely shunning voluntary code on labelling [Guardian, UK]
An Ideas Wales Policy Discussion Paper from Julian Buchanan and colleagues [Idea Wales, UK]
Everyone agrees that getting service users back into employment is vital for sustained recovery, but it needs to be done properly argues Tony Wright [Drink and Drugs News, UK]
Driving out evil spirits to rid a person of their addiction sounds like a tale form the Middle Ages yet it’s happening in the UK, says Vic Motune [Drink and Drugs News, UK]
It’s a constant amazement the wide and varied ways we humans have of getting high. After the last few interviews on the Hooked podcasts we decided to give you a lighter episode [Injecting Advice, UK]
Matthew Bristow tells of long waits, dangerous journeys and ruthless characters encountered chronicling cocaine industry [Guardian, UK]
