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Latest Drug-related Deaths Figures: A Societal Crisis

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

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BMJ Editorial by Dr Emily Finch: Drug treatment services are broken, says review

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

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Dame Carol Black's Independent Review of Drugs - Part Two Report is Welcomed by the NHS APA

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

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The Black Review: A shared mission for transformational change

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

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No light at the end of the bottle...

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

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£80 million for drug treatment services

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

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2020 end of year message by our Chair, Danny Hames

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Dr Ed Day’s optimism for the future of Recovery Systems

Dr Ed Day addresses the importance of building a partnership between professionals and people with lived experience in overcoming addiction.

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The problem in dual diagnosis

We need to look at why individuals living with an addiction and a co-existing mental health disorder easily slip through the system.

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Spending Review 2020 prioritises those impacted by COVID-19

Following the release of the Government's one-year Spending Review, the NHS APA supports the outlined plans for investment in public health.

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Record rise in drug deaths in England & Wales highlights urgency to review funding

The number of drug-related deaths has reached a record-high in England and Wales, as drug treatment services funding continues to decrease.

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Matt Zarb-Cousin: How My Gambling Addiction Drew Me Into Activism

30 year old Matt Zarb-Cousin is a recovered gambling addict, turned activist, lobbying for reform to gambling legislation.

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Watch On Demand: Session 4 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Peter Burkinshaw from Public Health England, expert speaker panel for a live Q&A, and Danny Hames, Chair of NHS APA.

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Watch On Demand: Breakout Sessions (Part 2) at the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Two breakout sessions take place simultaneously during the afternoon, both of which are available to watch here.

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Watch On Demand: Session 3 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

In this session we are joined by Kirstie Douse from Release, Ben Parker as well as Professor Colin Drummond with the NHS Inpatient Network.

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Watch On Demand: Breakout Sessions (Part 1) at the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Three breakout sessions take place simultaneously during the morning, all of which are available to watch here.

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Watch On Demand: Session 2 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

In this session we will be joined by expert speakers Hardyal Dhindsa, Nicola Dalton and Professor David Best.

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Watch On Demand: Session 1 of the 2020 NHS APA Virtual Conference

Watch Session 1 featuring Danny Hames, Dr Ed Day and Matthew Gaskell.

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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust on the evolution of the alliance

Watch Claire Murdoch explain what the evolution means to them as alliance members.

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Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust on the evolution of the alliance

Watch Dr Chris Daly explain what the evolution means to Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust as a Member of the alliance.