DS Daily - 13th May 2011 |
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DrugScope responds to government reports on over the counter and prescription medicines
Martin Barnes, Chief Executive of DrugScope, said, “There are a variety of reasons why someone might become dependent on prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Drugs used for legitimate medical purposes can lead to an involuntary addiction, while problematic drug users will often use drugs like benzodiazepines in addition to ‘street drugs’, especially if there is an issue with availability or purity. These distinctions are important, and demonstrate the need for research to determine the prevalence of the issue.” | DrugScope, UK
One-stop drugs clinic is first of kind in Scotland
A new one-stop centre for people with drugs problems - the first of its kind in Scotland - has opened in Aberdeen city centre | The Scotsman, UK
Lady Browning will take on responsibility for the drugs strategy
And will also lead all Home Office business in the House of Lords | Independent, UK
What young people really think about alcohol
Almost three quarters of underage drinkers do not like being drunk and over two thirds feel ashamed when they drink too much. Study | Drinkaware, UK
Broken Britain's children are still losing under Cameron
Iain Duncan Smith's thinktank findings and the latest juvenile crime figures show the weakness of Cameron's promises to fix Broken Britain | Guardian, UK
Indicators on drug markets, crime and supply reduction
Call for input | EMCDDA
Standardised Responsible Serving of Alcohol programmes needed without delay
Alcohol Action Ireland Director Fiona Ryan said: “Alcohol is a licenced product - selling alcohol is not the same as selling milk or orange juice and, as such, the selling and serving of alcohol brings with it a particular set of responsibilities | Alcohol Action Ireland
High levels of needle sharing, unmet prevention needs found among HIV-infected patients in St Petersburg
Risky sex and drug use are common among HIV-positive individuals in Russia, investigators report in AIDS and Behavior. Discrimination was a common experience, and there was a high prevalence of depression and anxiety | Aidsmap, UK
Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Aged 12 to 14
The TEDS Report, USA
The crucial role of coca crop monitoring in Bolivia
With Bolivia hosting the world's third largest area of coca plantations UNODC's work is in the country is seen as a critical endeavour | UNODC
Addiction scientists call for end to executions for drug offenders
The death penalty for those convicted of drug trafficking and other drug-related offences should be abolished as it is both ineffective as a policy measure and a violation of human rights | Addiction Journal
Not what the doctor ordered
The growing links between fraudulent medicines and organized crime | UNODC