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A generation of young homeless people are putting themselves in danger of lasting social exclusion because of their alcohol misuse, according to a stark report today [Guardian, UK]
The research, produced with the University of Kent and Cardiff University and involving a series of clinical assessments of 967 homeless adults using Salvation Army hostels and day centres around the UK and Ireland, reveals particularly alarming results for 18-25 year-olds than for any other age group [Salvation Army, UK]
A new piece of research launched today shows that the number of children living with substance misusing parents is greater than previously thought [Action on Addiction, UK]
BMA conference urges a minimum unit price for all drinks to curb alcohol-related illnesses [Guardian, UK]
Doctors’ leaders called yesterday for an urgent ban on alcohol advertising to contain a binge drinking epidemic among young people which is becoming a serious threat to their future health [Guardian, UK]
The problems of binge-drinking are now so serious that small hospitals that used to treat one intoxicated child a month are now receiving several under-age drinkers every Friday and Saturday night, the British Medical Association’s annual conference was told [Times, UK]
Men who drink just four pints of beer a week are likely to spend more time in hospital, according to research published today [Independent, UK]
Two of the most widely recommended US school and family prevention programmes retarded growth in substance use, especially among youngsters who had already used by their early teens [Drug and Alcohol Findings, UK]
Griffith explains why it is important to identify what we do not know – our negative capability. He goes on to describe the story of Mick and his recovery, saying it is important for experts to listen to people like Mick. Mick is not a real person [Film Exchange on Alcohol & Drugs, UK]
by Robert J Myers & Brenda L Wolfe: An important book for families and friends affected by substance use problems of others. Describes a programme based on the effective Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) therapeutic model. Focuses on alcohol, but relevant to situations where illicit drugs are a problem [Amazon, UK]
This symposium: “Recovery Careers: the quality of care and life” is the 12th initiative of the European Working Group on Drugs Oriented Research (EWODOR), a network of addiction researchers closely aligned to the European Federation of Therapeutic Communities (EFTC) [Rowdy Yates, Wired In]
As the first specialist mental health court opens its doors, Sean Duggan says it could provide a valuable solution to the often senseless incarceration of those with a mental illness [Guardian, UK]
To explore the extent to which the Scottish Parliament, in its first decade, has reduced poverty and inequalities and to consider what the Parliament should be doing in the next ten years to tackle disadvantage and inequalities in Scotland [Scotland Futures Forum, UK]
This is a 16-page booklet offering fresh insight into the planning, development and delivery of housing and related support services for drug users and introduces new routes to joined-up working that will help improve practice [Home Office, UK]
The report details findings from research undertaken with clients, staff and local agencies to explore the difference Crisis Skylight Newcastle is making as well as identifying areas for development [Crisis, UK]
Audio presentations from William L White, Beverly Haberle and Phillip Valentine: Mutual support groups / Peer and other recovery support services / Clinical treatment services, their differences and relationships [Faces & Voices of Recovery, USA]
Powerpoint presentation, pdf [Faces & Voices of Recovery, USA]
Two of Michael Jackson’s former confidantes, medium Uri Geller and ex-bodyguard Matt Fiddes, say they tried in vain to keep the pop superstar from abusing painkillers and other prescription drugs suspected of leading to his death [San Francisco Chronicle, USA]
Final report on the research on useful and innovative harm reduction programs and practices in nine small-to-medium-sized cities in Canada [Canadian Harm Reduction Network & Canadian AIDS Society]
