The Home Office has opened consultation on the new drugs strategy to be published later this year. Though focused on illegal drugs, the consultation asks for views in respect of alcohol, especially where a 'joint approach is appropriate, particularly around prevention, treatment and recovery'. Questions are asked around four key themes:
- Department for Education: preventing drug (and alcohol) use
- Home Office and Ministry of Justice: strengthening enforcement, criminal justice and legal framework
- Department of Health: rebalancing treatment to support drug-free outcomes
- Department for Work and Pensions: supporting recovery to break the cycle of drug addiction
