Substance use treatment works to reduce harm and help people turn their lives around, delivering a good return on investment for public services and communities
In 2021, Dame Carol Black wrote that provision for substance use treatment and recovery in the community ‘urgently needs repair’. The same description could perhaps
We look forward to working with the review team and the Government on how to improve support for people who use substances, which will improve
The health and care system needs clear priorities and leadership, with long-term direction setting and funding commitments. Download our full consultation submission This week, Collective
Government statistics confirm that charities have delivered a swift, impressive impact by supporting people to overcome issues with alcohol and other drugs See the stats
Treatment for people with substance use issues is an essential part of health and social care in the UK and will continue to be required
“It’s more important than ever that the voices of voluntary sector drug and alcohol services, and the knowledge and expertise they hold from delivering vital
Read our submission The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) has issued a call for evidence around drug use in ethnic minority groups.
Read the report “The government will only achieve value for money if it builds on the initial momentum of the new strategy and develops a
First published: 8th September 2023Edited: 21st November 2023. The government have published a response to the Committee’s report, and their responses are summarised beneath points
