Press releases

Jan 2011

  • 16.11.2011 

    Reported rise in ketamine misuse

    Today (16th November), the charity Drugscope has reported a rise in the number of people seeking help for problems with ketamine. http://www.drugscope.org.uk/ourwork/pressoffice/pressreleases/Druglink-survey-2011 Simon Antrobus, Chief Executive of Addaction says: "Drugscope is right to draw...

  • 11.11.2011 

    Leading charity says more support needed for ageing drinkers

    Despite an ageing population and growing alcohol consumption among older drinkers, only five dedicated treatment centres in the UK are working with those who become addicted. In time for Alcohol Awareness Week (14-20th November), one of the UK’s leading charities is calling for this problem...

  • 28.10.2011 

    Absentee dads fuelling addiction, anti social behaviour and crime, says new report from leading charity

    Absentee dads are fuelling high levels of addiction, anti-social behaviour and crime, according to a major new report from one of the country’s top charities.  The report 'Dad and Me', from drug and alcohol charity Addaction reveals the full impact that absentee fathers have on young...

  • 06.10.2011 

    Statement in reponse to new National Treatment Agency figures

    Today (6th October), the National Treatment Agency has published figures on the number of people in treatment for drug problems. It states that the number of people in recovery has risen and that the number of young adults under 30 in England who are being treated for addiction to the most...

  • 28.07.2011 

    Immediate action needed to combat hepatitis C

    Today (28th July) is World Hepatitis Day, coordinated by the World Hepatitis Alliance (http://www.worldhepatitisalliance.org/WorldHepatitisDay/WhoWhatWhereWhenHow.aspx), a non-governmental organisation that represents hepatitis B and hepatitis C patient groups from around the world. One in 12...