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This series examines the extent and trends in illicit drug use among a sample of 16 to 59 year olds.
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...
Statistics to support improvements in decision making when planning alcohol and drug misuse treatment services.
How clinicians should treat people with drug misuse and drug dependence problems.
The most commonly encountered drugs currently controlled under the misuse of drugs legislation.
The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) was established in 2001 to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of drug treatment. It became part of Public Health England in 2013.
Provides classifications, conventions used and other background information on the drug misuse releases.
Information and other resources to support commissioners, service providers and others providing alcohol and drug interventions.
Examines the extent and trends in illicit drug use among a sample of 16 to 59 year old residents in households in England and Wales.
Draws attention to The Misuse of Drugs (England and Wales and Scotland) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2023 which amends the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001.
Evidence and guidance to help health professionals identify, prevent or reduce drug-related harm.
Information on carrying medicine containing controlled drugs for individual travellers entering or leaving the UK.
Advice for medical professionals to follow when assessing drivers with drug or alcohol misuse or dependence.
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