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We
are touched by Peter's kind remarks |
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To say that Daily Dose provides a unique and
useful service is a masterpiece of understatement. I find it
indispensable not only in keeping me informed and up to date,
but it is completely unbiased in what it ‘flags’.
When one considers that Daily Dose is published 365 days of the
year - which is only possible by the personal efforts
and dedication of Jim Young and Professor David Clark -
it has to be considered as an accomplishment which defies the
laws of possibility. To access such a wealth of information,
would in terms of time and effort, cost far more than many of
us might be willing to invest, I hope therefore, that
everyone will join me in making a financial donation within one’s
own resources, that will ensure the continuing publication of
Daily Dose. Donate
here [Peter O’Loughlin. The Eden Lodge Practice, UK] |
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Up
to the job? |
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Is the drug and alcohol workforce fit for purpose
or fit for change? asks Professor Neil McKeganey ... DDN briefings
from Professor David Clark who virtually single-handedly
has taken on the role of increasing the drug and alcohol workers’ knowledge of
the results of that massive body of addictions research [Drink
and Drugs News, UK] |
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Background
briefing |
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Professor David Clark continues his reflections
on treatment of substance misuse problems (part 2) [Drink and
Drugs News, UK] |
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Daily
Dose sponsorship details |
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WIRED is
appealing for sponsors whose support is absolutely essential
for the continued publication of Daily Dose [Editor] |
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The
drug strategy game |
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The government unveiled its new ten-year drug
strategy on 27 February, following a seven-month consultation
exercise. DDN invites you to roll dice through its main elements,
to take a turn at seeing what's on offer [Drink and Drugs News,
UK] |
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Holiday
in Cambodia |
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London drug worker Lee Sugden reveals how his
unforgettable trip to the drug-littered streets of Phnom Penh
took him to the frontline of harm reduction [Drink and Drugs
News, UK] |
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Streets
of shame |
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Issues of stigmatisation can act as a barrier
to stop people from accessing and remaining in treatment. Norman
Raishbrooke tells David Gilliver about tackling problems in the
Asian community [Drink and Drugs News, UK] |
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Notes
from the Alliance |
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Peter McDermott examines the drug strategy
and asks why undermine its highs? [Drink and Drugs News, UK] |
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Letters |
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Responses to recent DDN features [Drink and
Drugs News, UK] |
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Working
together to reduce harm |
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The Substance Misuse Strategy 2008 - 2018.
84-page PDF [Welsh Assembly Government] |
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Drug
Deaths in Fife, Scotland (2005 -2007) |
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Report on the findings of the Fife Drug Deaths
Monitoring and Prevention Group(Fife Drug and Alcohol Action
Team). 101-page PDF [NHS Fife, UK] |
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Commentary
on the 2008 drug strategy - Drugs: protecting families and
communities |
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A more detailed commentary than the shorter
version that was published in Daily Dose earlier. 7-page PDF
[RSA Commission on Illegal Drugs, UK] |
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Alcohol
Concern's 2008 Budget Submission |
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The 2008 Budget submission argues that a 10%
rise in the price of alcohol across the board would reduce adult
alcohol-related mortality by up to 37%. 56-page PDF [Alcohol
Concern, UK] |
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The
impact of the Licensing Act 2003 on levels of crime and disorder:
an evaluation |
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Whilst some indicators point in different
directions, the overall conclusion to be drawn from the evaluation
is that in their first year the changes introduced by the 2003
Licensing Act had only small effects on the opening hours of
most pubs and clubs, on levels of alcohol consumption and on
alcohol-related problems of crime and disorder [Home Office,
UK] |
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National
Drugs Strategy 2001 – 2008 |
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In developing a new strategy for the next
seven years, the Review Group recognised that while much remains
to be done, there are encouraging signs of progress in recent
years which suggests that the current approach to tackling the
drug problem is proving to be effective. 144-page PDF [Department
of Tourism, Sport & Recreation, Ireland] |
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Directory
of courses and training programmes on drug misuse in Ireland
2008 |
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90-page PDF [National Documentation Centre,
Ireland] |
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The
Swedish action plan on narcotic drugs 2006-2010 |
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The Swedish action plan on narcotic drugs states
that long-term preventive work to achieve a drug-free society
must continue. The work at local level is crucial to achieving
successful results. At the same time cooperation within the EU
and internationally must increase, as almost all illegal drugs
consumed come from outside Sweden. Children, young people and
parents will be given special priority as target groups in the
coming years [Government Offices of Sweden] |
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Technical
data sheet: sexual assaults facilitated by drugs or alcohol |
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Population surveys carried out in six EU countries
suggest that up to 20% of women experience some form of sexual
assault in their adult lifetime. Technical
data sheet - 20-page PDF [EMCDDA] |
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2008
National Drug Control Policy |
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By addressing the epidemiology of drug use
and the economics of drug markets, the National Drug Control
Strategy has produced measurable results for the American people.
79-page PDF [White House, USA] |
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Drug
Policy Modelling Program - New bibliography |
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New DPMP bibliography of Grey Literature [DPMP,
NDARC, University of New South Wales, Australia] |
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Alcohol
and other drug treatment services NMDS specifications 2008-09 |
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Data dictionary, collection guidelines and
validation processes. 196-page PDF [AIHW, Australia] |
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Report
of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2007 |
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Chapters for download or whole report as 3.5MB
PDF [INCB] |
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