Good practice prompts for planning comprehensive interventions in 2016 and 2017, to be used by local healthcare commissioners (Public Health England)
Archives for August 2016
Bibliography: All Publications
UK Chief Medical Officers’ Low Risk Drinking Guidelines (PDF)
At the request of the UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs), three groups of independent experts met between 2013 and 2016 to consider the evidence on the health effects of alcohol and whether this could form the basis of new advice for the public (Department of Health, UK)
Substance misuse: Janaury to March 2016
Data on clients seen at drug and alcohol treatment agencies (Welsh Government)
Alcohol CLeaR self-assessment tool
CLeaR provides a framework for strategic review and analysis of local structures and delivery focusing on local outcomes and priorities (Public Health England)
Exploring drug treatment and homelessness in Australia: 1 July 2011 to 30 June 2014
There is much research to suggest a considerable overlap between people experiencing precarious housing, and drug and alcohol misuse. Linking client data from specialist homelessness services and alcohol and other drug treatment services, this report provides a picture of the intersection of these two issues on a national scale (AIHW)
Drug-related Deaths in Scotland in 2015
Statistics of drug-related deaths in 2015 and earlier years, broken down by cause of death, selected drugs reported, age and sex (National Records of Scotland)
Drugs By The Numbers: The Brian C. Bennett Drug Charts (PDF)
Although the information is available to anyone with a computer, few people appear to know the size or actual contours of drug use in this country, and the data play only a small role in public policy, mass media presentations, and popular perception. (Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy )
FDA Supports Greater Access to Naloxone to Help Reduce Opioid Overdose Death
One option to do this is identifying ways to assist manufacturers in submitting an application to the FDA for an over-the-counter (OTC) version of a naloxone product
Internet-facilitated drugs trade
An analysis of the size, scope and the role of the Netherlands (RAND)
A Healthier Start: Addressing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Opioid Misuse during Pregnancy
In collaboration with partners across federal government, SAMHSA is sharpening its focus on opioid-dependent pregnant women. And with a $1 billion, two-year investment of new, mandatory funding in the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Budget proposal to bolster our efforts, we’re expanding and intensifying our work to prevent and treat opioid dependence, including identification and treatment of NAS
Hospital emergency presentations and acute drug toxicity in Europe (PDF)
Update from the Euro-DEN Plus research group and the EMCDDA
Opportunity Knocks: a new briefing on devolution and multiple needs in England
Today the MEAM coalition partners (Clinks, Homeless Link and Mind) publish a new briefing on devolution in England. It explores how services supporting people with multiple needs – such as homelessness, substance misuse, mental health and contact with the criminal justice system – can take advantage of new power
Illicit Drug Data Report
Our Illicit Drug Data Report (IDDR), now in its 13th edition, informs Australia’s understanding of the illicit drug threat and focuses collective efforts by bringing together data from a wide range of sources into the one unique report (Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission)
Data intelligence summary: Alcohol consumption and harm among under 18 year olds
This report examines the available data on alcohol use and harm among those aged under 18 years of age to investigate trends and highlight any areas for public health action (Public Health England)
Dual Dilemma
The impact of living with mental health issues combined with drug and alcohol misuse (Turning Point)
New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) resource pack
A resource pack on new psychoactive substances for educators and practitioners working with young people (Home Office)