See pages 72-74 of the notes for information on NPS. The legislation aims to “Protect hard-working citizens from the risks posted by untested, unknown and potential harmful drugs and create a blanket ban which would prohibit and disrupt the production, distribution, sale and supply of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in the UK (Cabinet Office, UK)
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Methadone continuation versus forced withdrawal on incarceration in a combined US prison and jail: a randomised, open-label trial
Continuation of methadone maintenance during incarceration could contribute to greater treatment engagement after release, which could in turn reduce the risk of death from overdose and risk behaviours (The Lancet)
The Challenge of Synthetic Drugs in East and South-East Asia and Oceania
Trends and Patterns of Amphetamine-type Stimulants and New Psychoactive Substances (UNODC)
The Challenge of Synthetic Drugs in East and South-East Asia and Oceania
Trends and Patterns of Amphetamine-type Stimulants and New Psychoactive Substances (UNODC)
Methadone continuation versus forced withdrawal on incarceration in a combined US prison and jail: a randomised, open-label trial
Continuation of methadone maintenance during incarceration could contribute to greater treatment engagement after release, which could in turn reduce the risk of death from overdose and risk behaviours (The Lancet)
Queen’s Speech 2015: background briefing notes
See pages 72-74 of the notes for information on NPS. The legislation aims to “Protect hard-working citizens from the risks posted by untested, unknown and potential harmful drugs and create a blanket ban which would prohibit and disrupt the production, distribution, sale and supply of new psychoactive substances (NPS) in the UK (Cabinet Office, UK)
Women across the Americas incarcerated for minor, non-violent, drug-related crimes at an alarming rate
Women across the Americas are being incarcerated for minor, non-violent, drug-related crimes at an alarming rate. In Argentina, Brazil, and Costa Rica, well over 60 percent of each country’s female prison population is incarcerated for drug-related crimes; in Ecuador, that number tops 80 percent (IDPC)
2013-14 Illicit Drug Data Report
The Illicit Drug Data Report 2013–14 provides governments, law enforcement agencies, policy makers, academia, interested stakeholders and the community with a robust statistical picture of the Australian illicit drug market (Australian Crime Commission)
Commission set to dump EU alcohol strategy
Vytenis Andriukaitis, the EU’s Health and Food Safety Commissioner, said that the executive has no intention of submitting a new strategy to reduce alcohol-related harm in Europe, suggesting that the issue will be tackled as part of a broad range of “risk factors” affecting chronic diseases (Euractive)
Effectiveness of bystander naloxone administration and overdose education programs: a meta-analysis
Empirical evidence in the research literature suggests that bystander naloxone administration and overdose education programs are associated with increased odds of recovery and with improved knowledge of overdose recognition and management in non-clinical settings (Injury Epidemiology)
Review of a ‘test on arrest’ pilot and core criminal justice provision for drug-using offenders in Hertfordshire. London
It sought to assess the impact of introducing a pilot of drug testing on arrest and required (initial and follow-up) assessments within one of HCC’s police custody suites (ICPR)
What Interventions Are Needed for Women and Girls Who Use Drugs? A Global Perspective
Women and girls who inject drugs are more likely than their male counterparts to acquire HIV. In addition to criminalization, punitive laws, and social stigma that puts all injecting drug users at increased risk, women are made even more vulnerable by social, economic, and culturally embedded power imbalances (JAIDS)
Global statistics on addictive behaviours: 2014 status report
Tobacco and alcohol use are by far the most prevalent addictive behaviours and cause the large majority of the harm. However, the quality of data on prevalence and addiction-related harms is mostly low, and comparisons between countries and regions must be viewed with caution (Addiction)
Why reducing drug-related crime is important, and why the new government needs to act
This research and policy briefing explains why reducing the rates of re-offending amongst those struggling with drug and alcohol dependencies is a crucial factor in any strategy to reduce overall crime rates (RAPT)
National Drugs Strategy 2009 – 2016
Progress Report to End 2014 (Ireland)
2013-14 Illicit Drug Data Report
The Illicit Drug Data Report 2013–14 provides governments, law enforcement agencies, policy makers, academia, interested stakeholders and the community with a robust statistical picture of the Australian illicit drug market (Australian Crime Commission)
Review of Needle Exchange Provision in Ireland
This report on Needle Exchange Provision in Ireland is aimed at improving needle exchange coverage and enhancing service delivery as a way of reducing rates of new HCV and HIV infection and charts a way forward in identifying potential care pathways for drug and alcohol services in this country (HSE)
What Interventions Are Needed for Women and Girls Who Use Drugs? A Global Perspective
Women and girls who inject drugs are more likely than their male counterparts to acquire HIV. In addition to criminalization, punitive laws, and social stigma that puts all injecting drug users at increased risk, women are made even more vulnerable by social, economic, and culturally embedded power imbalances (JAIDS)
National Forum on Drug-related Deaths Scotland
This report reviews the impact of the Forum during 2014 and looks ahead by setting out recommendations that seek to reduce the numbers at risk (SFAD)
The impact of drug policy on women
In the public mind, the “war on drugs” probably conjures up a male image. In most countries, official statistics would show that men, indeed, are the majority of people who use drugs recreationally, who have problematic use, and who sell drugs. But punitive drug laws and policies pose a heavy burden on women and, in turn, on the children for whom women are often the principal caregivers (Open Society Foundations)