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Stat
a fact |
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A brief summary of statistics for Daily Dose
2007 [Editor] |
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Obituary
- David Shewan |
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David Shewan, who has died aged 43, was an
academic who will be remembered best for his work showing people
use heroin without major harm [The Herald, Scotland, UK] |
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Code
of practice on the Naming, Packaging and Promotion of Alcoholic
Drinks |
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Fourth Edtion of Code (effective from 1 Jan
2008). 24-page PDF [Portman Group, UK] |
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Social
Marketing Standards |
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The Marketing and Sales Standards Setting Body
will develop new Social Marketing Standards over the next 12
months - A questionnaire has
been developed to collate as much information as possible [MSSSB,
UK] |
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My
Name's Bill - A play |
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Based on true events that led to the formation
of Alcoholics Anonymous "My Name’s Bill" honestly
portrays the ordeals, suffering and victories of people and loved
ones working with and recovering from substance misuse [Outside
Edge Theatre Company, UK] |
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Alcohol,
Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence |
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Current Issue: January-February 2008 [Boston
University, USA] |
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Side
Effects of HIV Medications: Drug-by-Drug Overview |
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A detailed rundown of the most common side
effects associated with HIV medications [HIV Insight, USA] |
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Co-occurring
Disorders - Services Integration |
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This overview paper defines and explains services
integration and differentiates services integration from systems
integration. 12-page PDF [SAMHSA, USA] |
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Co-occurring
Disorders - Systems Integration |
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A growing body of research demonstrates that
integrated services produce better outcomes for individuals with
co-occurring disorders (COD), particularly those with more serious
or complex conditions. 10-page PDF [SAMHSA, USA] |
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The
Epidemiology of Co-occurring Disorders |
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Part 2 presents some detailed technical information
on these three studies and is intended for audiences who have
some familiarity with epidemiologic methods. 11-page PDF [SAMHSA,
USA] |
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Drug
cartels dive beneath the waves |
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Drug seizures at sea are at a record high,
with 70 tons of cocaine valued at more than £800 million
found by the Colombian navy last year alone. The success has
prompted cartels to use submarines. [Telegraph, UK] |
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2008
predictions for Australian Drug Policy |
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In 2008 "I believe the following will
occur in relation to ATOD policy in Australia" [Australian
Drug Blog] |
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