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The APA’s Inpatient Detox Network is extremely concerned by reports of the potential closure of the Acer IP unit in Bristol.

10,048 deaths from alcohol-specific causes were registered in the UK in 2022, the highest number on record.

Our member, Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) has joined a national campaign for the piloting of Overdose Prevention Centres.

We are delighted to announce that the programme for the NHS APA Conference 2021 is now available to download.

Drug-related deaths have risen for the eighth year in a row according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Our member, Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) have announced the launch of a programme to help tackle Hep C.

Every year, the World Hepatitis Day campaign raises awareness of hepatitis. This year's theme is 'Hep Can't Wait!'.

NHS APA Vice Chair Dr Emily Finch’s recent editorial discusses the key takeaways from Dame Carol Black’s landmark phase 2 report.

The NHS APA supports the much-anticipated second part of the independent report focusing on drug treatment, prevention, and recovery.

A joint statement by Collective Voice, Adfam, the English Substance Use Commissioners Group and the NHS APA

The effectiveness of a digital marketing campaign in reducing FASD, an article by APA Member Róisín Reynolds.

A new article shows that commissioning of addictions services by cash starved local authorities has been a failed experiment.

The NHS APA has produced a position paper and blueprint specification to advise on Tier 4 inpatient detoxification provision.

NHS Addictions Provider Alliance members have commissioned a technology initiative to boost levels of support for its service users.

The first NHS clinic to treat children & young adults who are addicted to gaming.

The latest ONS alcohol mortality statistics paint a grim outlook, but why have we ended up in this situation & what can be done?

The Government has announced that drug treatment services in England are to receive an extra £80 million.

Our members Inclusion, part of the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) are recruiting a Bid/Proposal Manager to join their team

2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames

Former service user, and now a peer mentor, Ben Parker shares his story of drug addiction and recovery.