New drug court launches in Barnsley - Barnsley Magistrates’ Court
The first of four new dedicated drug courts announced by Justice Secretary Jack Straw was launched in Barnsley today. The new court will tackle the problem of drug abusing offenders who commit low-level crime to fund their addiction. When an offender is found guilty and sent to the dedicated drug court to be sentenced, the same magistrate or district judge will sentence the offender and review the progress of offenders on community orders with a drug rehabilitation requirement. Offenders will also be required to undergo regular drug tests. > Read more.
3 February 2009
Warning of resurgence of 'lethal' white heroin
A form of high-grade white heroin is making a comeback on Britain's streets, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) warned today. Heroin hydrochloride was widespread during the 1970s but was replaced by more well-known "brown" heroin. Easy to snort and inject because it is water-soluble, white heroin's dangers were made clear in Quentin Tarantino's cult film Pulp Fiction, in which Uma Thurman's character snorts the powder, thinking it is cocaine, and then collapses. > Read more.
A form of high-grade white heroin is making a comeback on Britain's streets, the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) warned today. Heroin hydrochloride was widespread during the 1970s but was replaced by more well-known "brown" heroin. Easy to snort and inject because it is water-soluble, white heroin's dangers were made clear in Quentin Tarantino's cult film Pulp Fiction, in which Uma Thurman's character snorts the powder, thinking it is cocaine, and then collapses. > Read more.
15 January 2009
Learnt behaviour
With children as young as 10 being initiated into drug use by their parents, a new report calls for a family-led approach to addiction. Sharon Simms knows exactly who introduced her to drugs: her own father. During her childhood, his twin weaknesses were Special Brew lager and marijuana. Drug dealers plied their trade from the house she shared with him, and he let heroin addicts inject in the bathroom in return for a spliff or can of beer. > Read more.
With children as young as 10 being initiated into drug use by their parents, a new report calls for a family-led approach to addiction. Sharon Simms knows exactly who introduced her to drugs: her own father. During her childhood, his twin weaknesses were Special Brew lager and marijuana. Drug dealers plied their trade from the house she shared with him, and he let heroin addicts inject in the bathroom in return for a spliff or can of beer. > Read more.
Thousands in drug rehabilitation
More than 8,000 heroin addicts went into rehabilitation programmes across the East Midlands in 2007-08. Figures from the National Treatment Agency show 3,300 heroin users in Nottinghamshire are seeking help. The government estimates that for every £1 spent on treatment, it saves £9.50 from the crime and health budgets. Almost 2,000 heroin addicts went onto treatment in Leicestershire and Rutland, while in Derbyshire about 2,700 addicts were getting treatment. > Read more.
More than 8,000 heroin addicts went into rehabilitation programmes across the East Midlands in 2007-08. Figures from the National Treatment Agency show 3,300 heroin users in Nottinghamshire are seeking help. The government estimates that for every £1 spent on treatment, it saves £9.50 from the crime and health budgets. Almost 2,000 heroin addicts went onto treatment in Leicestershire and Rutland, while in Derbyshire about 2,700 addicts were getting treatment. > Read more.
Interventions for children and families where there is parental drug misuse
Executive summary. 6-page PDF > Read more.
Executive summary. 6-page PDF > Read more.
Solon pushes drug tests for congressmen
MANILA, Philippines -- Following President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's order to conduct random drug tests on students, a lawmaker on Wednesday suggested that members of the House of Representatives undergo mandatory tests "to set an example" among public officials. Cavite Representative Elpidio Barzaga drug tests for House members would "show to the public that we are not drug users and also to set an example among public officials." > Read more.
MANILA, Philippines -- Following President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's order to conduct random drug tests on students, a lawmaker on Wednesday suggested that members of the House of Representatives undergo mandatory tests "to set an example" among public officials. Cavite Representative Elpidio Barzaga drug tests for House members would "show to the public that we are not drug users and also to set an example among public officials." > Read more.
Ketamine tops cocaine as new drug of choice
Government advisory panel ranks class C drug as more harmful than Ecstasy. Ketamine - once the drug of choice for ravers - is now in widespread use. The horse tranquilliser ketamine is increasingly replacing cocaine as the substance of choice among Britain's recreational drug users, according to charities and experts. > Read more.
Government advisory panel ranks class C drug as more harmful than Ecstasy. Ketamine - once the drug of choice for ravers - is now in widespread use. The horse tranquilliser ketamine is increasingly replacing cocaine as the substance of choice among Britain's recreational drug users, according to charities and experts. > Read more.
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