Models of Care

Models of Care for Treatment of Adult Drug Misusers sets out a national framework for the commissioning of adult substance misuse treatment in England. Originally published... Read more

NICE Guidelines

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) and the National Collaborating Centre for Mental Health have issued two guidelines aimed at offering the most effective treatment and support to encourage substance misusers over the age of 16 to adopt a drug-free lifestyle.

Click here to download a copy of the NICE Guidelines.

National Alcohol Strategy

In June 2007, the Department of Health and the Home Office jointly launched an updated government alcohol strategy, setting out clear goals and actions to promote sensible drinking and reduce the harm that alcohol can cause.

Click here to download a copy of the Safe. Sensible. Social. National Drug Strategy

National Drug Strategy

The new ten-year drug strategy (2008-2018) aims to restrict the supply of illegal drugs and reduce the demand for them. It focuses on protecting families and strengthening... Read more