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Reports March |
Deaths from Excessive Alcohol Use — United States, 2016–2021
The average annual number of deaths from excessive alcohol use, including partially and fully alcohol-attributable conditions, increased approximately 29% from 137,927 during 2016–2017 to 178,307 during 2020–2021, and age-standardized death rates increased from approximately 38 to 48 per 100,000 population. During this time, deaths from excessive drinking among males increased approximately 27%, from 94,362 per year to 119,606, and among females increased approximately 35%, from 43,565 per year to 58,701 | CDC, USA
Trapped in treatment. Applying a public sector equality and human rights duty approach to the human rights and equality issues identified by service users of drug treatment services in the North-East Inner City (NEIC)
In 2022 ICON successfully secured funding from the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) to carry out a project entitled ‘Applying a Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty Approach to the Human Rights and Equality Issues identified by Service Users of Drug Treatment Services in the North East Inner City (NEIC). The project aimed to apply a public sector equality and human rights approach to issues identified by service users of drug treatment projects in the NEIC... | CAN, SURIA, ICON, Ireland
Smoking profile: March 2024 update
An overview of the extent of smoking, smoking-related harm and the measures being taken to reduce this harm at a local level in England | OHID, UK
Scottish Public Health Observatory update: Estimated quarterly numbers of people prescribed opioid substitution therapy in Scotland (12-month period)
In the 12-month period ending 30 September 2023 (the end of 2023/24 Q2), Opioid Substitution Therapy (OST) was prescribed to an estimated minimum of 30,190 people in Scotland. In the 12-month period to the end of the previous financial year quarter (2023/24 Q1) an estimated minimum of 30,133 people were prescribed OST | Public Health Scotland, UK
E-cigarette use and access among two samples in Australia who regularly use illicit drugs, 2023
The Ecstasy and Related Drugs Reporting System (EDRS) and the Illicit Drug Reporting System (IDRS) are national drug monitoring systems intended to identify emerging trends of local and national concern in illicit drug markets, and form part of Drug Trends. The aim of this bulletin is to examine recent use of, and access to, prescribed and non-prescribed e-cigarettes among the 2023 EDRS and IDRS samples | NDARC, Australia
New report shows significant increase in cocaine use
A new report that pulls together New Zealand’s latest drug use data shows a significant increase in cocaine use over the past year, while MDMA and methamphetamine use has decreased slightly | NZDF, New Zealand
MEAM support: "A massive how-to guide with emotional support attached"
We recently commissioned Cordis Bright to evaluate the support we provided to the MEAM Approach network during 2022-2024. The Cordis Bright team, including a team of peer researchers, interviewed ten MEAM Approach areas and held a focus group with MEAM staff. Today, we are pleased to share the findings from this research, which we will be using to shape our support offer for future years | MEAM, UK
Australia’s drug use goes under the microscope in new wastewater report
The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) has released the latest findings from its National Wastewater Drug Monitoring Program, revealing that during the year ended August 2023, methylamphetamine, cocaine and 3,4-methylenedioxymethylamphetamine (MDMA) consumption increased tangibly | ACIC, Australia
Drug Checking Symposium 2023 Report: October 5–7, 2023
Provides a comprehensive review of the Drug Checking Symposium 2023, emphasizing the importance of drug checking in promoting safety and awareness in the unregulated drug supply. Offers a comprehensive overview of collaborative strategies, advocacy and technical advancements. Serves as a crucial resource for professionals seeking to enhance their understanding and support mechanisms in drug checking, thereby playing a pivotal role in guiding and improving access to safer substance use practices | CCSA, Canada
Suspected drug deaths in Scotland: October to December 2023
This quarterly report presents Police Scotland management information to provide an indication of current trends in suspected drug deaths in Scotland. There were 1,197 suspected drug deaths, 10% (105) more than during 2022 | Scottish Government, UK