Weekly news - 10th September 2010

Research For Recovery: A Review of the Drugs Evidence Base

A review of international evidence to support Scotland's National Drugs Strategy, The Road to Recovery. This report presents evidence on effective treatment and recovery from substance misuse - Main findings [Scottish Government, UK]

Drug crimes recorded by the police, 2000-01 to 2009-10

Recorded Crime in Scotland [Scottish Government, UK]

Drug Strategy Consultation

Please complete our ‘Postcard to the Prime Minister’ and DrugScope survey [DrugScope, UK]

Scottish Alcohol Research Framework

The framework sets out existing (or recently completed) and planned work by key partners, together with priority areas for new research should budgets allow [Scottish Government, UK]

Policy resistance to harm reduction for drug users and potential effect of change

Despite good evidence for its effectiveness in HIV prevention, countries such as Russia remain resistant to harm reduction. Tim Rhodes and colleagues show the obstacles to and potential benefits of changing policy on opiate substitution treatment [BMJ, UK]

Are adolescents with high socioeconomic status more likely to engage in alcohol and illicit drug use in early adulthood?

This study can inform teachers, parents, school administrators and program officials of the need for addressing drug abuse prevention activities to this population of students [Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy]

The Time Out Drugs Survey 2010

The definitive highs and lows of drug culture in the capital [Time Out, UK]

Clinical Update August

[SMMGP, UK]

More than one in three young adults 'drink to get drunk'

More than one in three young adults (36%) goes out drinking with the specific intention of getting drunk, according to new research released on 7th September by alcohol awareness charity [Drinkaware, UK]

Alcohol statistics ‘worrying’ says Home Secretary

As figures out Monday reveal that more than one in three young adults drink to get drunk, Theresa May gives her support to a campaign to tackle alcohol misuse [Home Office, UK]

Launch of the second wave of the National Survey of Charities and Social Enterprises

The second wave of the National Survey of Charities and Social Enterprises has been launched today, giving charities, social enterprises and voluntary and community groups in every local authority area an opportunity to have their voices heard [Cabinet Office, UK]