DWP report
Problem drug users’ experiences of employment and the benefit system PDF read more >>
Updated Mephedrone Frequently Asked Questions Leaflet
Leaflet updated to include changes in the law read more >>
Dismay at 'Addict Helpline' offering sterilisation
US agency 'Project Prevention' arrives in UK. The Independent and Scotland's Herald include comments from Neil McKeganey, Sheila McLean and Andrew Horne. Twitter threads by people beyond the drugs field question the ethics of the initiative. It is not clear as yet which UK agencies have invited Project Prevention to visit them as stated in the articles. See Herald article hereread more >>
To relieve poverty, sickness and distress amongst those persons affected by addiction to drugs of any kind and to educate the public on matters relating to drug misuse. 
Alcopops Poster (K1)
The poster and postcards feature information on: drinking, driving and overcrowding cars; advertising; alcohol content; drinking to appear hard, risky situations; drinking alone and helping friends. Space is provided for local information.
Who do they tell? (A46)
8 page booklet detailing the records that are kept by drug services about their clients and in what circumstances information is shared. Includes information about the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System and the Treatments Outcome Profile.
NTA Anthrax Update/Advice
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) and NHS Blackpool have confirmed that the death of an injecting heroin user in Blackpool was the result of anthrax.
The Use of Mephedrone in Middlesbrough
Russell Newcombe
December 2009
December 2009