DS Daily - 20th October 2010 |
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Social Norms
A research paper on social norms written by John McAlaney, Bridgette Bewick and Clarissa Hughes sets out the international development of social norms in drug education and prevention [Drug Education Forum, UK]
September SMMGP Policy Update Now available
[SMMGP]
Visible Recovery in Wigan
Service users in Wigan & Leigh who have achieved recovery through education and training were recognised at an achievers event at Wigan Town Hall in October [CRI, UK]
Government is tackling homelessness to stop the revolving door of re-offending
The Government has outlined plans to stop the revolving door that brings ex-offenders back into prison, and instead help them into stable new homes and new lives [Communities and Local Government, UK]
Charities urged to link with companies
Children's charities must be prepared to partner with private sector providers to limit the damage cuts may have on their services, a think tank has warned [Children & Young People Now, UK]
'Tipsy' alcohol gene 'could help curb alcoholism'
The US researchers believe 10% to 20% of people have this gene - called CYP2E1 - and that it may offer some protection against alcoholism [BBC, UK]
Car smoking ban may be next health crackdown
A consultation on a ban on smoking in cars and incentives for shops not to sell cigarettes are among the measures recommended to tackle tobacco use in Scotland in future [The Scotsman, UK]
Don't buy the hype on pot legalization
Most claims on both sides are exaggerated or misleading. Legalizing marijuana is the right policy for California and the nation. But in considering Prop 19, everyone should start with a balanced assessment of its likely impact [CNN, USA]
Binge drinking, pot may harm teen brains
In the study, researchers interviewed 48 teens between the ages of 12 and 18 about their alcohol use and then gave them a battery of attention and cognition tests at least two days after they'd had their last drink [CNN, USA]
An Analysis of Alcohol and Psycho-stimulant Use from the 2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey
These findings suggest that in the general population, concurrent use of alcohol and psycho-stimulants is likely to be low [NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, Australia]
Public should decide drugs law, says Deputy Commissioner Sir Ken Jones
One of Australia's highest ranking police officers believes the public should decide if some illicit drugs should be legalised [Herald Sun, Australia]
Meth Regulation Not Whole Solution, Drug Foundations Says
A long-lasting impact on the meth scene can only be made if more resources are put into the treatment of drug problems and there is a reduction in demand, the Drug Foundation says [Voxy, New Zealand]