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Alcohol, drugs and tobacco joint strategic needs assessment support pack

As part of their public health remit, local authorities are responsible for commissioning tobacco control, alcohol and drug interventions and services. This joint strategic needs assessment (JSNA)...

Involving families affected by substance use in alcohol and drug education

Using visitors to enhance alcohol and drug education sessions is a common approach taken by many schools, with teachers feeling that people with direct experience can bring a valuable ‘real life’...

State of the Sector 2014 — 15

The first State of the Sector report was published early in 2014 and provided a snapshot of the drug and alcohol treatment sector as it entered into new and uncharted territories. 2013 had seen some...

A councillors’ guide to tackling new psychoactive substances

The last decade has seen the emergence of a number of new drugs which have similar effects to ones that are prohibited by international agreement. These new substances have driven a change in drug...

Hard Edges: Mapping severe and multiple disadvantage

This study sought to provide a statistical profile of a key manifestation of ‘severe and multiple disadvantage’ (SMD) in England. In this report, SMD is a shorthand term used to signify the problems...

Drug and Alcohol Prevention: Intergenerational factors and the role of the family

When talking about the prevention of substance use, it is useful firstly to unpick what we actually mean by the term ‘prevention’: what are we trying to prevent? What is the ultimate aim – and how is...

Comprehensive services for complex needs: A summary of the evidence

Research estimates that there are approximately 60,000 people across England facing multiple and complex needs, with many more at risk of entering this situation. Their needs often include mental...

Is there really no substitute for abstinence?

The question of how best to deal with drug addiction is much debated among professionals. Here former addict Ian Young argues the only way to stop taking drugs is to stop taking drugs, while Yasmin...

Alcohol: preventing harmful alcohol use in the community

This quality standard covers a range of approaches at a population level to prevent harmful alcohol use in the community by children, young people and adults. These statements are particularly...

Constructing alcohol identities

In recent years, Social Network Sites (SNS) have become an important aspect of young people’s leisure and friendship networks, including peer drinking culture. Thus, the intoxigenic spaces in which...

Guidance for local authorities on taking action against ‘head shops’ selling new psychoactive substances - working with local partners.

1. New psychoactive substances, also known as ‘legal highs’, are an emerging threat, both in the UK and worldwide. New psychoactive substances are drugs, of which the majority are not currently...

Women and alcohol: social perspectives

Presentation by Patsy Staddon, PhD Chair, Women’s Independent Alcohol Support at the “Revisiting Social Models of Mental Health Social Work” conference 17th March 2015

New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Resource pack for informal educators and practitioners

Children and young people growing up in the 21st Century are exposed to risk. Risk and risk-taking are a natural part of the transition into adulthood. But what do we mean by risk? In young people’s...

The Evidence of Effectiveness & Minimum Standards for the Provision of Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice in Community Health Settings

Around 9 million people in England regularly drink above the Government’s sensible drinking guidelines. Alcohol use is one of the three biggest lifestyle risk factors for disease and death after...

Alcohol and other Drug Use: The Roles and Capabilities of Social Workers

The aim of this document is to set out the roles and capabilities of social workers in relation to substance use. The document is not a guide to substances and their effects, nor does it provide...

Mental health and substance misuse

The issue of complex needs and how to best meet the challenges posed arguably falls into the definition of a ‘wicked’ problem. Wicked problems occur in situations where information is incomplete,...

Body confidence campaign: Progress report 2015

The government’s body confidence campaign was established in November 2010 to: • Respond to public concerns and raise public debate to promote cultural change • Support efforts to promote media...

Local Solutions, Healthy Lives: council’s role in drug and alcohol services

Drug and alcohol dependency is a complex health disorder with social causes and consequences. No single factor can predict whether or not a person will become addicted. Following the transfer of...

Review of Drug and Alcohol Commissioning A joint review conducted by Public Health England and the Association of Directors of Public Health

The continuing importance and emphasis attached to improving outcomes for those who require treatment for alcohol or drug use has further intensified following the changes made to commissioning...

New Psychoactive Substances (NPS): Resource pack for informal educators and practitioners

Children and young people growing up in the 21st century are exposed to risk. Risk and risk-taking are a natural part of the transition into adulthood. But what do we mean by risk? In young people’s...

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