Rand UK’s mixed-methods findings show early positive trends among HSG recipients – but no causal attribution can be made. In some local authorities, the demand for HSG funding exceeded supply, creating capacity limits for new worker roles and leaving some…
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Green MP slams Westminster drinking despite her support for heroin and crack
A Green MP attacked politicians drinking alcohol in Westminster – despite her party wanting to legalise heroin and crack. Hannah Spencer said she felt “uneasy” smelling booze on colleagues during late-night votes in Parliament. She was slammed for double standards given her party’s position on drugs,…
Codeine: painkiller and problem risk
One of the most striking features of codeine is how differently people process it. The enzyme mainly responsible for converting codeine into morphine, CYP2D6, varies significantly between people. Most metabolise codeine at an expected rate, but some carry genetic variants that…
Drug deaths: plan now for 2036
“The people at the sharp end of the drugs crisis need patience, long-term planning, and a concerted effort to look beyond the crisis and take action at the point where problems start,” urged Winning Scotland CEO Richard Orr. “In our…
What £262million did for homeless
Ipsos, Groundswell and Sheffield Hallam University evaluated the Rough Sleeping Drug and Alcohol Treatment Grant. Unsurprisingly, substance use is both a cause and consequence of rough sleeping. 19,614 people were supported by RSDATG-funded services in 2024/25, of which 31% were…
Drug use spikes during heatwaves and big sports events
Traces of illicit drugs in wastewater in England show spikes in usage during bank holiday weekends, heatwaves and sports events, while the Eurovision song contest ranks as one of the most drug-fuelled nights of the year, Imperial College London found…
Law firms tackle addiction stigma
The legal sector demands extreme hours in exchange for big pay packets. But that can lead to stress, burnout and alcohol and drug abuse, Financial News started. “A park bench is not an obvious location for lawyers and bankers to…
Trump’s marijuana move
The Drug Report draw attention to TDR Spotlight: What to know about Trump’s marijuana move as well as analysis of Trump’s move from CEO Kevin Sabet in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Associated Press, NPR and Politico. See also the New York…
Hallucinogen use disorder: up 41% in teens
According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the prevalence of hallucinogen use disorder among 12-17 year-olds rose 41% 2023-2024: from 59,000 to 83,000. The survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration also estimated that 405,000…
