NEWS AND MEDIA
Discussion around drug policy is often polarised by commentators who are branded as 'hard' or 'soft' on drugs. We hope that our work will contribute to a more informed debate, based on evidence of what works, what doesn't work and what shows promise. We will need media interest, goodwill and collaboration to succeed.
Contact our Head of Communications on +44 (0)20 7812 3792, email info@ukdpc.org.uk.
PRESS RELEASES
- 24 Aug 2010: Extreme social stigma holds back drug recovery.
- 26 July 2010: Drug services must adapt to needs of diverse communities to reduce harm
- 21 May 2010: Drug policy: Time for change in both USA and UK
- 21 April 2010: Time to rethink our drug control laws
- 19 March 2010: Commission calls for a new category for drug control
- 07 January 2010: Commission wins grant to examine drug shame
- 26 November 2009: Hidden cost to families of Britain's drug problem is £1.8 billion.
- 30 July 2009: Focus on drug harms not just drug arrests, says independent Commission.
- 3 June 2009: UK Drug Policy Commission's run extended to 2012.
- 17 December 2008: Employer concerns and stigma jeopardise plans to get recovering drug users into jobs.
- 30 July 2008: Reducing ‘collateral damage’ likely to have more impact than big drug hauls.
- 16 April 2008: Head of Barclays becomes Honorary President of UK Drug Policy Commission.
- 17 March 2008: Prison risks doing more harm than good for the rehabilitation of drug users.
- 28 January 2008: New Commissioner brings leading expertise in health economics.
- 24 July 2007: Government's drug consultation hampered by lack of proper evaluation.
- 12 July 2007: Initial response to the Social Justice Policy Group's Breakthrough Britain report. To view the original report click here.
- 18 April 2007: Launch of the UK Drug Policy Commission.
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