Independent report

Reducing opioid-related deaths in the UK

This report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs investigates the increase of drug-related deaths in the UK.

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Reducing opioid-related deaths in the UK

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This independent report by the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs investigates the increase of drug-related deaths in the UK.

It looks at:

  • patterns and trends in opioid-related deaths
  • causes and drivers of trends in opioid-related deaths
  • policy and treatment responses to prevent opioid-related deaths
Published 12 December 2016