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MSPs set to pass Alcohol Bill without minimum pricing
New laws to tackle Scotland's historic alcohol problems are to be passed by MSPs - but without plans to bring in minimum drink pricing [BBC, UK]
Children will feel after-effects if Alcohol Bill fails
The children’s sector throughout Scotland has come together in calling for meaningful minimum pricing for all alcoholic products because we know, first hand, how high the alcohol bill really is for children in this country [The Herald, Scotland, UK]
Pupils who dislike school 'more likely to drink'
The study paints a clear picture that the children we most need to support are often the hardest to reach through conventional educational and parental routes [BBC, UK]
Top UK Alcohol Doctor says Scottish Politicians Shouldnt Look to Westminster for Action to Tackle Cheap Alcohol
Professor Sir Ian Gilmore, chairman of the Alcohol Health Alliance UK and former President of the Royal College of Physicians (London), said today that Scottish politicians should not look for a lead from Westminster to tackle alcohol misuse but should vote for minimum unit pricing and take a leadership role in the UK, as Scotland did on smokefree legislation [Alcohol Focus Scotland, UK]
Dumfries dealer jailed over anthrax heroin
A court has heard how a woman ended up in hospital in Dumfries after buying heroin from a dealer who was unaware it was contaminated with anthrax [BBC, UK]
Why we shouldn’t legalise drugs
Alexander Linklater debates the pros and cons of decriminalising marijuana with Amanda Feilding of the Beckley Foundation [Prospect, UK]
History of drugs: Narcotics antiquitus
Adored by the ancients, imbibed by the poets, legitimised by the Victorians: a new exhibition examines the history of drugs [Independent, UK]
Last chance to have your say on future of £26m fund which helps London homeless, DV & drug services
Wednesday 10th of November marks the last chance for responses to the London Councils consultation on the possible closure of a £26.4m funding stream which benefits hundreds of services tackling domestic violence, homelessness and substance misuse across the capital [Beyond the silo, UK]
Recession saw fewer smokers quitting
Since the recession began the number of smokers quitting has fallen according to new research being presented at the NCRI Cancer Conference in Liverpool [Cancer Research UK]
When Presidents Smoke
And a word about famous cigarettes that vanish [Addiction Inbox, USA]
More drug issues found at clinic
A second anaesthetist with a history of drug addiction worked with Dr James Latham Peters at a suburban abortion clinic at the time dozens of women were infected with hepatitis C [Herald Sun, Australia]
Joint UNODC / INCB Statement on the International Drug Control System and Human Health and Human Rights
The recent report of the UN Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health focuses on the international drug control system [UNODC]
The HIV Prevention Revolution on Twitter
In the third of five animated films for the social media initiative “HIV Prevention Revolution”, UNAIDS is encouraging people to learn more about HIV prevention in the lead up to World AIDS Day 2010 [UNAIDS]