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The Home Secretary today announced a review into the scheduling of cannabis for medicinal purposes.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Ministerial responses to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) reports on drug misuse and dependency.
The chair of the ACMD responds to the Home Secretary's invitation on 29 November to become a member of the drug strategy board.
This circular provides clarification to a change to the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.
Seven areas to take part in individual placement and support (IPS) trial for drugs or alcohol dependency in community treatment services.
Funding cuts are the single biggest threat to drug treatment recovery outcomes, a report published by the ACMD has warned.
Better technology means courts are punishing drug drive offenders in record numbers.
The ACMD is holding a public evidence gathering day on Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs on Tuesday 26 September at The Kia Oval, Vauxhall, London.
The Home Secretary's commissioning letter to chair of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, for the period 2017 to 2019.
The Home Secretary has today launched the government’s new drug strategy, to reduce illicit drug use and increase the rate of individuals recovering from drug dependence.
Sarah Newton reponds to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) about its further advice on Methiopropamine (MPA).
The Home Office is looking for 11 new members to join the ACMD advisory council.
Call for evidence underway on the role of UK Anti-Doping as part of review of the organisation
Sarah Newton reponds to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs about its further advice on methylphenidate-based drugs and phytocannabinoids.
Public Health England announces new funding to expand Mentor UK’s ADEPIS resource into more schools and community settings.
Further letter from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs about U-47,700 and designer benzodiazepines.
Screening for lung disease is not common in drug and alcohol treatment services but Lambeth has set up a lung health clinic in its CDAT team.
Roads Minister Andrew Jones thanks Roads Police Officers for their courage and professionalism following success in catching drug drivers.
Public Health England's review shows the drug misuse treatment system in England is performing well.
Nearly 500 people have been arrested since the government’s landmark Psychoactive Substances Act came into force 6 months ago.
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