A survey found that the number of drug treatment services has increased by over a third since 1997: but regional variation remains, and treatment for the growing problem of stimulants (such as crack and cocaine) is still provided by only one in five services.
Source: Directory of Drug Treatment Services, DrugScope, available from Marston Book Services (01235 465500)
Links: Online directory | Press release
Date: 2002-Nov
Interviews with advice workers, employers and clients sought to identify what barriers people with drug problems face when seeking to enter the work force.
Source: Hilary Klee, Iain McLean and Christian Yavorsky, Employing Drug Users: Individual and Systemic Barriers to Rehabilitation, York Publishing Services for Joseph Rowntree Foundation, available from York Publishing Services Ltd (01904 431213)
Links: JRF Findings 782
Date: 2002-Jul
A new report revealed that in spite of widespread addiction to drink and drugs amongst homeless people, they are often not getting the help they need, leaving them with little hope of overcoming their problems and escaping homelessness.
Source: Oswin Baker (ed.), Home and Dry?: Homelessness and Substance Use, Crisis (020 7015 1800)
Links: Press release
Date: 2002-Jul
An evaluation of drug testing pilots in the criminal justice system recommended closer links with support and advice services.
Source: J. Mallender et al., Evaluation of Drug Testing in the Criminal Justice System in Three Pilot Areas, Research Findings 176, Home Office (020 7273 2084)
Links: Findings (pdf)
See also: Journal of Social Policy Volume 31/2, Digest 122 (paragraph 6.6)
Date: 2002-May
An evaluation of drug testing pilots in the criminal justice system recommended closer links with support and advice services.
Source: J. Mallender et al., Evaluation of Drug Testing in the Criminal Justice System in Three Pilot Areas, Research Findings 176, Home Office (020 7273 2084)
Links: Findings (pdf)
See also: Journal of Social Policy Volume 31/2, Digest 122 (paragraph 6.6)
Date: 2002-May