The number of children able to access youth addiction services in England has fallen to its lowest level on record during the pandemic, new figures suggest. Analysis of data from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) found that 11,013 under-18s were in treatment for drug and alcohol dependency during 2020/21, some 3,278 (23%) fewer … Read more
A recovering alcoholic who gave up drinking during the first lockdown is urging supermarkets to keep alcohol away from queues to minimize the chance of relapse and help reduce alcohol-related harms. Experts have backed the call, saying the “simple step” of placing booze away from tills, where people queue, or in prominent end-of-aisle promotions would … Read more
A recovering alcoholic who gave up drinking during the first lockdown is urging supermarkets to keep alcohol off queues to minimize the chance of recidivism and reduce alcohol-related harm. Experts have backed the call, saying the “simple step” of placing alcohol away from checkout counters where people are queuing or in prominent promotions down the … Read more