The opioid crisis has profoundly affected lives and communities worldwide, and, as a result, pharmacies and healthcare providers often find themselves at the center of scrutiny. For instance, Walgreens, one of the largest pharmacy chains in the United States, recently agreed to settle its opioid-related cases by paying up to $350 million to the federal...
Are you curious about the Cannabis Legalisation Impact in Canada and how legalising cannabis has changed people’s behaviour? Since 2018, when Canada became one of the first countries to legalise recreational cannabis nationwide, researchers have been closely monitoring its effects. Studies examining cannabis use behaviour have brought to light some intriguing insights that challenge initial...
Reports reveal a dramatic rise in substance misuse Scotland faces within its schools. The latest figures show more than three times as many Scottish pupils now need addiction support as a decade ago. The number has soared from 228 in 2014 to 714 pupils in the last year. This jump signals wider worries about Scottish...
Nicotine pouches known as “white snus” are on the rise in English football. Used by players hoping to relax after a match or cope with stress during a tough season, these pouches often carry the message “tobacco-free”. But does that mean they are safe? Recent research into snus use in footballers sheds light on the...
The latest Criminal Justice Statistics Quarterly for June 2024 provides a detailed look at the current landscape of drug and alcohol prosecutions in England and Wales. With rising indictable offences and shifting sentencing patterns, the report offers valuable insights into how authorities are managing the challenges of substance-related crime and the wider impacts on communities....
Nitrous oxide Portugal seizures have soared to record highs in early 2025, according to the latest data revealed by the national authorities. This psychoactive substance has seen a startling rise in illegal usage, with law enforcement confiscating nearly seven times more canisters this year compared to last. The changes indicate a worrying trend in recreational...
Canada’s drug crisis and rising crime rates are in the spotlight ahead of the federal election, even as much attention is absorbed by international news and politics. While events such as trade threats and foreign policy challenges demand our focus, the need to solve domestic problems like the addiction crisis and increased violent crime is...
San Francisco has announced a major overhaul of its drug strategy. Mayor Daniel Lurie revealed the city will phase out its long-standing distribution of drug paraphernalia without treatment counselling. This updated San Francisco drug policy aims to address the growing fentanyl crisis by focusing on treatment and recovery, moving the emphasis away from harm reduction. A New...
Hospital stays offer a crucial opportunity for preventing overdose deaths and improving outcomes for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD). Too often, people admitted to hospital with OUD slip through the cracks, leaving without getting the specialist care or follow-up they need. But new approaches are changing this story and bringing hope to many individuals...
Drinking is woven into many aspects of life, from celebrations to quiet moments at home. Slick adverts, cultural expectations, and social habits encourage us to see alcohol as almost essential. But recent research offers a wake-up call. The new report, “Alcohol Harm Across the Drinking Spectrum,” reveals that the effects of alcohol reach much further...