DS Daily - 26th May 2011 |
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The transition to Public Health England: NTA Action plan 2011-12
DH and the Inter-Ministerial Group on Drugs have approved the NTA's work programme for the transition year 2011-12, while Public Health England is being set up. DH letter | National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse, UK
East of England - Former addicts showcase benefits of life without drink or drugs
Former addicts, their friends, families and supporters in Bedfordshire, Cambridge-shire, Essex, Herts, Norfolk and Suffolk have announced the launch of the second annual Regional Recovery Month in June | National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse, UK
Hidden harm? Alcohol and older people in Wales
This briefing paper highlights that although drinking tends to decline with age, this pattern may conceal serious alcohol-related problems amongst some older people | Alcohol Concern, UK
Alcohol Concern Cymru in drinking 'epidemic' claim row
Alcohol Concern Cymru's (AAC) report quotes statistics that have been challenged by drinks industry body The Portman Group | BBC, UK
Police want powers to target worst drinking dens
Scotland’s most senior frontline officers believe they should have the right to call time on alcohol-fuelled parties held in private homes | Alcohol Focus Scotland, UK
You are not on your own
The Children's Commissioner for England and The Children's Society have today published the first booklet of its kind for use by children affected by a parent or carer drinking too much alcohol. It will help them to have frank discussions with teachers, professionals or an adult who they trust when they are worried about a parent or carer and the problems caused by their alcohol consumption | Children's Commissioner, UK
Greater support for GPs to help diagnose common mental health disorders
GPs will be given greater support to help diagnose patients with common mental health disorders like anxiety and depression and ensure that they are offered the right treatment, following latest guidance | NICE, UK
Doctor, alcoholic, addict: final part
In the third part of his interview, Ian concludes the story of his recovery from addiction | Binge Inking
Recovery Defined
A Unified Working Definition and Set of Principles | SAMHSA, USA
Recovery Month Twitter Chat
Recovery Month is hosting its first ever Twitter chat to help spread the word that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people can and do recover | SAMHSA, USA
130 prison inmates test positive to drugs
Prisoners are testing positive for drugs at alarming rates as authorities uncover stashes of cocaine, heroin, dozens of illegal pills and prescription medication in their cells | Herald Sun, Australia