Drink and Drug News18 June 2007
In this issue
News Round-up
Young people and ‘hidden’ drinkers targeted in alcohol strategy
• DTTOs ‘effective in reducing
drug use’
• MEP support for decriminalising
cannabis
• Website tackles young alcohol use
• Move focus from poppy farmers, says IDPC
• Consultation on revised clinical guidelines
•Drug classification ‘antiquated’
• Alcohol labels for end of 2008
• West Lothian redirect alcohol funding 4
Features
Cover story
Safe, sensible, social... and effective?
An update to national alcohol strategy looks at
how to present sensible drinking to the
masses. DDN weighs up the challenge of a
culture change. 6
Paving the way
DrugScope is gathering information to find out
what the field wants from drug strategy. DDN
talks to chief executive Martin Barnes. 10
The next step
Keeping young people engaged can be a
difficult task. Fran Hardman from Fairbridge
tells DDN how they keep clients coming
back for more. 11
Breaking the learning barrier
Alcohol and drug services have come a long
way in catering for complex needs – but not
far enough in helping those with learning
difficulties, says Mike Delaney. 12
Radical solution on Afghan opium
Percy Menzies takes up the challenge, by
asking ‘are morphine-free poppies the
answer?’ 14
Regulars
Letters and comment
Respect for drug users; poppy eradication 9
Notes from the Alliance
Is there any room for New Puritanism in
treatment? asks Daren Garratt. 9
Background briefing
Prof David Clark concludes his look at what
treatment could look like if it were based
on the best science possible (part 5). 15
Q&A
Advice for Charlie on a friend’s drinking;
and more for Amy on confidentiality during
relapse. 8
Jobs, courses, conferences, tenders 16
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