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Speaker Update - Webinar on Tackling Drug Dependence & Misuse

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

Public Policy Exchange

 


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