MORE young people are overcoming their problems with drug and alcohol misuse than ever before, according to the latest statistics for England released today. 75% (10,507) of under-18s leaving drug and alcohol services last year successfully completed their programmes, compared to 48% (4,105) five years ago.
After the success of the Consortium’s first national event, service managers, team leaders and other key treatment service staff are again invited to hear and share practical experience on how to deliver an inspirational recovery orientated workforce.
The Committee will undertake a comprehensive review of drugs policy in the new year. The Committee will examine the effectiveness of the Government’s 2010 drugs strategy and the UK Government’s contribution to global efforts to reduce the supply and demand of illicit drugs.
A decade ago, councils and the local NHS commissioned treatment services spent £200m and Whitehall £50m. Then central government took over and pumped in extra resources. Whitehall now spends £600m a year.
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