Scotland has become the first country in Europe to prescribe a new drug which reduces cravings for alcohol.
Nalmefene has been given the go-ahead by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC), which approves drugs for use on the NHS.
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MSPs voted on a proposal to lower the alcohol limit from 80mg in every 100ml of blood to 50mg in every 100ml of blood. The new rules would come into force on 5 December.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-30090003
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The drugs meter app provides you with instant feedback on your drug use. It compares your drug use against the Drugs Meter community to give unbiased, anonymous feedback.
To complete the survey go to www.globaldrugsurvey.com/GDS2015
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http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/survey-to-reveal-scottish-drink-and-drug-use.25877913
A new study reports that additional funding and resources in specialist alcohol treatment services has had a number of positive impacts for dependent drinkers in Scotland. Participants reported that increased capacity has led to more people being supported and more effective treatment with an increased understanding of the importance of recovery and preventative work. A wide range of other developments were reported during the research including convergence with drug treatment services and the increasing role of peer-led recovery services.
This A-Z booklet gives the lowdown on lots legal and illegal drugs.
It tells you about their risks as well as their effects and other information that is useful to know. Like what to do if you’re worried about a mate. Or what happens when you mix drugs.
There are also stories from people who’ve been there, done that. And details on where to go for help and advice so that, when it comes to drugs, you know the score.
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