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Reports May 2013 |
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The National Drug-related Deaths Database (Scotland) Report 2011 (PDF)
This is the third report from the National Drug Related Deaths Database (NDRDD) for Scotland which presents data for the calendar year 2011. The NDRDD was established to collect detailed information regarding the nature and social circumstances of individuals who have died a drug-related death | NDRDD, UK
Not yet good enough: personal, social, health and economic education in schools
This report (PDF) evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education in primary and secondary schools in England | Ofsted, UK
The implementation of Universal Credit and the support needs of claimants: a study by the Social Security Advisory Committee (PDF)
This study is intended to inform the preparations for the phased implementation of Universal Credit from April 2013 | SSAC, UK
Funding of women’s centres in the community (PDF)
The NAO has prepared this briefing for the Justice Select Committee in support of its inquiry into women offenders. The briefing looks specifically at the new funding arrangements for women’s centres in the community, which have been funded partly by the Ministry of Justice, the National Offender Management Service, and partly by probation trusts since 2009 | Audit Office, UK
Chapter 1; Preventing Alcohol Use Disorders Among Children and Adolescents in the EU (PDF)
This paper will present empirical evidence clearly pointing to basic changes that need to be made in alcohol policy across the EU in order to prevent further alcohol use disorders and the resultant high levels of morbidity and mortality | ECSWE, UK
Use of e-cigarettes in Great Britain among adults and young people (2013) (PDF)
ASH has commissioned surveys on e-cigarette use starting in 20101 with a
survey of smokers, followed in February 20122 and 20133 by surveys of all
adults and in March 20134 with a survey of children aged 11 to 18 [Updated May 2013] | Ash, UK
Chapter 1; Preventing Alcohol Use Disorders Among Children and Adolescents in the EU (PDF)
This paper will present empirical evidence clearly pointing to basic changes that need to be made in alcohol policy across the EU in order to prevent further alcohol use disorders and the resultant high levels of morbidity and mortality | ECSWE, UK
Topic Summary: When Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse Problems Collide (PDF)
Understanding, Preventing, Identifying and Addressing Eating Disorders and Substance Abuse Issues in Youth | CCSA, Canada
Independent Commission on Mental Health and Policing Report
The Independent Commission on Mental Health and Policing is chaired by Lord Victor Adebowale. It is reviewing the work of the London Metropolitan Police Service in relation to how the police interact with people with mental health problems. The Commission’s report has now been published and is available for download | Wazoku, UK
Barriers and facilitators to Hepatitis C treatment for people who inject drugs
Through qualitative interviews with HCV treatment providers and people who inject drugs (PWID) this research explores the experience of HCV treatment access and delivery from patient, provider and ‘system’ perspectives... | Skills Consortium, UK
Everyday lives of recovering heroin users
The research draws on the personal accounts of 40 recovering heroin users detailing the psychological, physical and social elements of their unique recovery journeys| Skills Consortium, UK
Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire and Merseyside, 2011/12 (PDF)
This publication details the results of the tier 3 and 4 (structured) National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) and the tier 2 (non structured) Alcohol Treatment Monitoring System (ATMS) in Cheshire and Merseyside during 2011/12 | CPH, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
The use of cannabis for medical purposes
This is the final report for the inquiry into the use of cannabis for medical purposes tabled on 15 May 2013 | Parliament of New South Wales, Australia
Illicit Trade in Ireland: Uncovering the cost to the Irish economy (PDF)
The objective of this report is to provide a detailed
assessment of illicit trade in Ireland across a select number of sectors, namely
fuel, tobacco, digital media and pharmaceuticals | Grant Thornton, Ireland
Cracking on: A harm reduction report (PDF)
The aim of this report is to inform a universal harm reduction strategy for Clondalkin specifically in response to new and emerging trends in crack cocaine use. It is hoped that a clearer picture will emerge about the qualities of the most effective form of crack pipe to distribute as part of a harm reduction strategy | The Bawnogue Youth and Family Support Group, Ireland
OAS Secretary General Presents Report on the Drug Problem in the Americas
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, today issued a stark review of the reality experienced in relation to drugs Analytical Report (PDF) - Scenarios Report (PDF) | OAS, USA