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Designing New Approaches for Dealing with an Escalating Crisis Under a New Labour Government which will take place on Tuesday, September 17th 2024 between 9:30 AM — 1:00 PM BST.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Dr Alan Curley - Programme Lead & Lecturer in Adult Health Studies at the University of the West of Scotland
• Dr Piers Henriques - Head of Communications at NACOA
• Dr Martin Frisher - Reader in Health Services Research at Keele University
• Dr Julie Harris -Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Ulster University
• Professor Anne Campbell - Member of the UK Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs & Programme Director for the Masters in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorders at Queen’s University Belfast

Programme

• Discuss current trends in drug dependency and misuse in the UK and the drivers of these trends
• Assess current government policy to reduce drug misuse and support those struggling with drug dependence
• Learn about and assess the implications of Labour’s plans for government on drug dependence and misuse
• Develop multi-agency strategies for improving the care and support that those with drug dependence are able to receive and improving access to these services
• Evaluate the competing cases for strengthening criminal sanctions against the illegal drug trade and drug use use versus decriminalisation and legalisation
• Examine the case for establishing drug consumption rooms and overdose-prevention centres across the UK
• Understand why drug deaths are so high in the UK compared to comparable countries

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