DS Daily - 3rd August 2011 |
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Urgent update re: Department of Health capital funding 2011-12
The NTA has, unfortunately, been informed by the Department of Health that the £5m capital funding for drug and alcohol recovery services, announced on 28 July, is no longer available and we will therefore no longer be requiring providers to submit bids. Letter | NTA, UK
UK's 'dangerous path' on drug abuse
Martin Barnes of the charity DrugScope and David Rogers of the Local Government Association debate the "difficult, controversial, emotive issue" of drug policy and how local government cuts could affect drug rehabilitation projects | BBC Radio 4, Today, UK
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The Misuse of Drugs Act - Happy 40th Birthday
Perhaps the biggest casualty in the drugs debate is the impartial reporting of the actualities of the vast subject matter | Huffington Post, UK
Leaflet drop targets Londonderry drug-dealers
The police have carried out a leaflet drop in Londonderry to encourage people to report drug-dealers | BBC, UK
Breaking the Taboo: Tackling drug addiction
The documentary “Breaking the Taboo” brings together former political leaders to open an honest debate about drug trafficking and addiction | Independent, UK
London Youth Involvement Project
The London Youth Involvement Project gives young Londoners the chance to become Mentor Youth Advisors and have their say on drug and alcohol prevention in the city. Survey | Mentor, UK
New law means drinking fans 'could face prison'
People caught with alcohol on a hired vehicle going to a major sporting event could be jailed for three months under new laws | BBC, UK
Development of a European Crime Report
Improving safety and justice with existing crime and criminal justice data. Full report | RAND, USA
WHO Policy Guidelines Ensuring Balance in National Policies on Controlled Substances
Guidance for Availability and Accessibility for Controlled Medicines | World Health Organisation