http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/ All the latest news directly from Progress. en-us http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/Dual Diagnosis/logo.gif http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/ 128 50 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84758.ink?newstype=n Growing small amounts of cannabis should be decriminalised, according to the charity Release reported by the BBC website. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84758 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84702.ink?newstype=n Latest document form ACPO and IPCC says hospital and not custody suite is place for seriously impaired detainees. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84702 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84722.ink?newstype=n Scientists are working on a drug that appears to prevent drunkenness. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84722 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84723.ink?newstype=n State of mind mental health and wellness - a sport and health initiative will be presenetd at the RCN Congress in the Harrogate International Conference Centre Mon, 14 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84723 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84686.ink?newstype=n Drug-driving in England, Scotland and Wales could become a specific offence with a jail term and fine, under a new law expected in the Queen's Speech. Fri, 11 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84686 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84678.ink?newstype=n Prescriptions of Ritalin for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder have quadrupled in a decade, prompting fears it is being pushed on children at the expense of alternative treatments and without appreciation of long-term effects according to The Guardian society report on Sunday 6th May. Thu, 10 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84678 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84661.ink?newstype=n Findings from a new study led by King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry (IoP) show improvements in behaviour towards people with mental health problems in England, during the first year of the national anti-stigma programme, Time to Change. Wed, 09 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84661 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84660.ink?newstype=n A summary of the presentation to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Complex Needs and Dual Diagnosis, 25th April – 'Transition to public health' Delivered by Martin Barnes DrugScope CEO Tue, 08 May 2012 09:05:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84660 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84636.ink?newstype=n Call For ABSTRACTS. Developments in working with clients with Dual Diagnosis. 12th September, 2012 Venue The Academy, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9EJ Fri, 04 May 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84636 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84621.ink?newstype=n Children bullied during their early years are up to three times more likely to self harm than their classmates when they reach adolescence, a study suggests. Thu, 03 May 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84621 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84620.ink?newstype=n Horrific crimes, such as the Anders Breivik case, illustrate the misconceptions the public has about mental illness, a leading expert says. Professor Simon Wessely, of King's College London, said the simplest responses to mass killings were that the perpetrators 'must be mad'. Wed, 02 May 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84620 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84605.ink?newstype=n Legal High drugs are being discovered at the rate of one a week, it emerged last week. Last year, 49 previously unknown drugs were detected by European monitors. Tue, 01 May 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84605 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84619.ink?newstype=n The funding, commissioning, management and delivery structures for addressing the problems associated with illicit drugs in England are experiencing an unprecedented level of change. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84619 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84583.ink?newstype=n Comedian, actor and former heroin addict, Russell Brand, has suggested politicians should regard drug addiction as a disease to be treated as a health issue rather than a criminal or judicial matter. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84583 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84562.ink?newstype=n New findings show women run scared from outdoor exercise. Mental health charity Mind released new statistics showing 9 out of 10 women aged over 30* battle body-confidence and low self-esteem when considering outdoor exercise. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84562 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84561.ink?newstype=n A man has been arrested after 14 people received treatment for the effects of taking what have been described as illicit drugs in Fort William. NHS Highland said that one person remained in hospital. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84561 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84559.ink?newstype=n Steroids have always been a bit confusing when it comes to discussing legalities with visitors to a needle programme. But changes to the law covering steroids that come into effect from April 23rd are going to cause a major change if both the legalities and possible risks of using this group of drugs according to injecting advice UK. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84559 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84525.ink?newstype=n UK government-funded pilot schemes found no crime reduction benefits from brief alcohol counselling for arrestees under the influence of drink, disappointing hopes that arrest referral would help quell late-night alcohol-related disorder. The schemes did however uncover many dependent drinkers. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84525 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84524.ink?newstype=n Frank Bruno's interview with Piers Morgan will be screened today despite fears it led to his latest health problems. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84524 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress84504.ink?newstype=n Durham Prison is facing 'troubling' drugs problems, with as many as one in three prisoners testing positive in drug tests, inspectors have said. In February and June 2011, 33.3% of prisoners tested positive in random mandatory drug testing at HMP Durham. Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:04:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem84504