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Tuesday, 11 May 2010 |
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Our annual Families Conference event this year took place on 29th May 2010. The day was titled Wellbeing For The Whole Family Affected By Drugs & Alcohol.
As a part of the busy agenda, Alex Copello, Professor of Addiction Research at the University of Birmingham, gave a presentation titled: Families affected by alcohol and drug problems: prevalence, impact and treatment responses. Please find the slides to this presentation here:
Professor Alex Copello: Families affected by alcohol and drug problems: prevalence, impact and treatment responses
We are currently in the process of putting together an evaluation of the Families Conference. This will be posted on the website soon. |
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Monday, 19 April 2010 |
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On the 16th April 2010 Mephedrone (also known as Meow Meow, MCAT or Bubble) became a Class B drug, controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This means it is against the law to possess, give away or sell Mephedrone or any other related cathinone derivatives. Anyone caught with it could face up to five years in prison, or fourteen years if they are trying to sell it.
The Facts
Mephedrone, previously sold as plant food or bath salts and labelled “not for human consumption” is a highly addictive drug which is part of the cathinone family.
It normally comes as a white/yellowish powder and can be snorted, swallowed or smoked.
It has been reported that the drug gives the user a sense of euphoria, alertness and talkativeness. It can also cause panic attacks, fits, anxiety, and paranoia and can cause serious heart or lung problems.
Mephedrone is a relatively new drug and we do not know much about the long-term side effects using it may cause, although we know it is dangerous and has been linked with a number of deaths in the UK.
Visit Talk to Frank for more information about mephedrone, other drugs and alcohol.
Local Support in Brighton and Hove
If you are under 18yrs and would like confidential support and information about drugs and alcohol contact ru-ok? on 01273 293966
If you are 18yrs or over and would like advice and information about drugs or alcohol contact CRI on 01273 607575.
If you are affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use and would like advice, information or support contact PATCHED, a service set up for the friends, families and carers of substance users, on 0800 085 4450.
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Wednesday, 07 April 2010 |
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“Reducing Drug and Alcohol Harms to Communities and Families”
The Communities Against Drugs team have worked with the Home Office to produce updated national guidance on working with families and communities to address drug and alcohol misuse.
The first part of the guidance draws on the experience of CAD and provides a practical, tested and structured approach to support anyone working in the field.
The second part explores the impact of drugs on families and ways to respond, using models of effective family intervention, and providing examples of good practice.
The guidance has now been published and is available on the Home Office Website here: www.drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/publication-search/drug-strategy/reducing-drug-and-alcoho-harmsD=700621
Or can be downloaded as a PDF here: Reducing Drug and Alcohol Harms to Communities and Families |
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