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UK news
Shop releases attack images in bid to block new store's alcohol licence
A shopkeeper released images of his staff being attacked in a bid to convince city licensing bosses not to approve an alcohol licence for another store | BBC, UK
People who inject drugs: HIV and viral hepatitis monitoring
Data tables and commentary for the Unlinked Anonymous Monitoring (UAM) Survey of infections and risk among people who inject drugs (PWID). Updated with a video on how to take part in the UAM survey | UKHSA, UK
UK health leaders welcome the appointment of a new Head for the global treaty on tobacco
UK health charities welcome the appointment of Andrew Black, former British civil servant, to the role of Head of Secretariat of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) | ASH, UK
Quitting for baby: How a Cheshire mum-to-be gave up smoking
Mia Rogerson tells ITV Granada journalist Zoe Muldoon how she managed to stop smoking when pregnant with help from the NHS | ITV, UK
BuzzBallz Gacha Machine Promotional Activity
The Panel considered whether the Gacha Machine promotional activity had a particular appeal to under-18s as raised by the complainant. The Panel noted the company’s response that the event took place on London’s South Bank and had been age-restricted to those who were 18 and over, with relevant age verification checks applied to participants | Portman Group, UK
UK Recovery Walk 2026
The UK Recovery Walk 2026 will take place on Saturday, 12th September 2026, Hosted in the vibrant city of Bradford, this year’s walk promises to be a powerful celebration of recovery, resilience, and hope. Together, we will gather to demonstrate the strength and unity of the recovery community, raise awareness, and advocate for improved support and services for those affected by addiction | FAVOR, UK
Bringing people together through film, to challenge stigma and build understanding
We’re looking for people who want to tell their story in an innovative and creative way. You don’t need to be an expert filmmaker or know any nifty editing tricks; we want imaginative ideas told well. Whether you’re making your film with professional kit or the camera on an old phone, the powerful bit is the story. The closing date for 2026 entries is 23rd August 11.59pm | RSFF, UK
Four men charged after £1m cocaine seizure by police
Four men have been charged to court after police seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of £1.1m in the greater Belfast area | BBC, UK
International news
Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning over poppy seeds
Singapore and South Korea have pulled Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning from e-commerce platforms because it contains poppy seeds | BBC, UK
Impact of mental health disorders on problematic substance use and effectiveness of brief intervention among young people in foster care
[Open access] This study aimed to examine whether psychological diagnoses were associated with screening positive for problematic substance use, and whether psychological diagnoses impacted effectiveness of a brief intervention for substance use | Addiction, UK
ONDCP, HHS, and HUD Launch First-Ever “Treatment First” Toolkit to Combat Homelessness and Addiction
New resource equips state and local leaders with Best Practices to expand recovery, reduce homelessness, and improve public safety | The White House, UK
Why Cannabis Users Are Still Showing Up in ERs for Violent ‘Scromiting’
CDC says cannabis hyperemesis syndrome ER visits have jumped after doctors got a specific code to track it | VICE, USA
Blogs, comment and opinion
Ten years of supporting over 23,000 young people: celebrating a decade of Mind and Body
This summer, we're marking a special milestone. Mind and Body is celebrating 10 years of supporting young people to understand and manage their thoughts around self-harm. And the impact of that work is something we're incredibly proud of | WithYou, UK
Rewriting the Script: Recovery Street Film Festival 2026
'My vision of establishing the Recovery Street Film Festival as a truly public-facing film and cultural event has moved a step closer. This year marks a significant milestone as we proudly partner with Leicester City Council and the prestigious Phoenix Cinema to open RSFF 2026 to the wider public. Free tickets will be available from mid-August through the Phoenix box office, making this unique celebration of film, culture, recovery, and stigma-breaking accessible to everyone | AntiStigma Network, UK
Inside the Great 2026 Cocaine Drought
Purity is down and prices are up. Where has all the coke gone? | What are you on?, UK