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The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, including classification and scheduling under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its regulations. ACMD is an advisory non-departmental...
Safety leaflet on opioid medicines to help patients and their families reduce the risks of harm.
Evidence and guidance to help health professionals identify, prevent or reduce drug-related harm.
Information and other resources to support commissioners, service providers and others providing alcohol and drug interventions.
This series examines the extent and trends in illicit drug use among a sample of 16 to 59 year olds.
The government will place 6 new synthetic opioids under the strictest level of control.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
Two pharmacists who sold ‘industrial’ quantities of Class C controlled drugs were yesterday sentenced to two years’ imprisonment each, suspended for 24 months, at Southwark Crown Court following an investigation by the Criminal Enforcement Unit of the Medicines and Healthcare...
Correspondence from Home Office ministers or the Secretary of State to the ACMD.
Advice on preventing drug misuse among vulnerable groups of people, with a focus on understanding factors that contribute to vulnerability.
As a vet or pharmacist, you must follow legal requirements when working with controlled drugs in veterinary medicine.
Statistics to support improvements in decision making when planning alcohol and drug misuse treatment services.
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