Weekly news - 17th June 2011 |
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Call Off the Global Drug War
To help such men remain valuable members of society, and to make drug policies more humane and more effective, the American government should support and enact the reforms laid out by the Global Commission on Drug Policy - Jimmy Carter, the 39th president | New York Times, USA
The drugs (policies) don’t work
More than half of British people believe that the Government’s approach to illegal drugs is ineffective, our poll has discovered. Survey details and full results | YouGov, UK
Young people, alcohol and influences
This report presents the findings from a major study of young people and their relationship with alcohol, and explores the wide range of influences on their drinking. Full report - Summary| Joseph Rowntree Foundation, UK
Alcohol and Drugs - Training Needs Analysis Guide
This report looks at how we can tackle the alcohol and drugs problem in Scotland - Download | Health Scotland, UK
Eastern Recovery Month continues
As Eastern Recovery Month nears the mid-way point, the organisers have been overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and creativity shown by those taking part | NTA, UK
Aberdeen City Drug Strategy 2011-21
Aberdeen's strategy for tackling drug misuse issues within the City | Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership, UK
The voluntary and community sector in health
Implications of the proposed NHS reforms - Download | The King's Fund, UK
Low-income neighbourhoods in Britain
The report is based on the findings of a three-year research project, Living through Change in Challenging Neighbourhoods, which was carried out in six low-income neighbourhoods across Britain. Full report - Summary| Joseph Rowntree Foundation, UK
New FEAD videos
Professor William Julius Wilson and Carol Craig: Creating Good Lives Conference | FEAD, UK
2010-11 Annual Report and Accounts
Text only here | Scottish Drugs Recovery Consortium
EMCDDA General report of activities 2010
The General report of activities is an annual publication providing a detailed progress report of the EMCDDA’s activities over a 12-month period. It catalogues the Centre’s achievements in each area of its annual work programme. Download report | EMCDDA
Harm reduction guidelines in Europe
This page contains a listing of national harm reduction guidelines in Europe, along with some international standards and guidelines | EMCDDA
Facing the challenge
The impact of recession and unemployment on men’s health in Ireland | Institute of Public Health, Ireland
National Prevention Strategy
America’s Plan for Better Health and Wellness | healthCare.gov, USA
The Latin American Drug Trade
Scope, Dimensions, Impact, and Response | RAND Corporation, USA
The health of Australia's males
Report includes Alcohol consumption and Illicit drug use. Download | AIHW, Australia