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Drink and Drugs News is the monthly magazine for the substance misuse field. All the latest news, features and jobs - https://t.co/iYqFWZmnyq
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#Livedexperience can be a powerful force for change – but only if it’s genuinely at the forefront of service development and delivery, heard delegates at the opening session of the #ddnconf:
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Lived experience can be a powerful force for change – but only if it’s genuinely at the forefront of service development and delivery, heard delegates at the opening session of the DDN Conference.
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How a #rehab centre is tackling #alcohol and #drug deaths by supporting #roughsleepers most at risk:
itv.com
Watch the latest from ITV News - A man tells recovery workers he needs medical help and a former addict opens up about being set on fire while sleeping in the streets.
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New ‘golden triangle’ of #fentanyl and guns spans US-Mexico border:
theguardian.com
Report links Arizona-Sonora smuggling to rising homicide and overdose deaths in both countries
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A #Merseyside council has approved measures to tackle the growing problem of #ketamine after a year-long review of use of the #drug in the borough:
bbc.co.uk
A report has revealed a rise in use of the Class B drug in St Helens, particularly among young people.
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Taking Action on #Addiction launches the Road to Recovery campaign: #RecoveryMonth @ActionAddiction @ForwardTrust.
drinkanddrugsnews.com
This September, to mark Recovery Month 2025, Taking Action on Addiction (TAOA) is launching an inspiring new campaign: the Road to Recovery.
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A 26-year-old man from Scunthorpe whose struggle with #ketamine left him hospitalised with liver and kidney failure has shared his life-saving story for #RecoveryMonth: @WeAreWithYou.
drinkanddrugsnews.com
A 26-year-old man from Scunthorpe whose struggle with ketamine left him hospitalised with liver and kidney failure has shared his life-saving story for Recovery Month.
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A mother wants to raise money to offer free classes in schools about the dangers of #alcohol #addiction:
bbc.co.uk
Jane McKenzie's daughter died aged 37, after several years of alcohol addiction.
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A coroner has urged the government to reconsider the dangers of #ketamine after a woman died from the effects of a 10-year habit:
bbc.co.uk
Ketamine is increasingly abused by young people who do not understand the risks, a coroner says.
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Those who use #cannabis to self-medicate are at greater risk of paranoia than recreational users, the largest survey into the #drug has found:
bbc.co.uk
A three-year study finds that users with trauma are more likely to suffer from paranoia.
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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has launched a new advice pack on #vaping to help users of all ages understand the risks and plan to cut down or quit:
nhsggc.scot
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has launched a new advice pack on vaping to help users of all ages understand the risks and plan to cut down or quit. Vaping is an increasing public health concern in...
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A man who is recovering from #alcohol #addiction is encouraging others like him to seek help:
bbc.co.uk
Henry Mackley from Ludlow says his "self-medication" with alcohol spiralled after Covid-19 and nearly killed him.
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Energy drinks to be banned for under-16s in England:
bbc.co.uk
Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said he was acting on concerns for children's health.
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Children exposed to #gambling content at ‘unprecedented levels’:
drinkanddrugsnews.com
Children and young people in the UK are being exposed to gambling content at ‘unprecedented levels’, according to a new report from GambleAware.
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