Drug use4 days agoAction plan on drug-related harm prioritises treatmentNew plan emphasises support over punishment for drug use, but notes remedial services lack funding.4 days ago5 days agoDealer caught with £50k of cannabis and gummiesPolice issue a warning to parents about the types of "sweets" their children might be carrying.5 days ago7 days agoMore than 1,300 nitrous oxide canisters seizedDurham Police say a growing number of people are using the drug in County Durham and Darlington.7 days ago4 Aug 2026Glasgow residential drug service to close over rent and repairs disputeThe charity Turning Point Scotland says the service will shut down and a nearby drug crisis centre will move to the site.4 Aug 202622 Jul 2026'I was only sober during jiu-jitsu competitions'Clayton Chamberlain battled addiction for years but now runs a Brazilian jiu-jitsu club in Bristol.22 Jul 202616 Jul 2026I beat ketamine addiction – others deserve rehab tooA former addict says the Kenward Trust residential rehab in Kent helped him recover.16 Jul 20262 Jul 2026Did this AI anti-drug video make drugs look appealing?Hong Kong’s Correctional Services Department removed an AI-generated K-pop video, after facing backlash that it made substances look too appealing.2 Jul 202617 Jun 2026Make ketamine a Class A drug, PCC saysDurham and Darlington PCC Joy Allen says the drug is causing a "mounting pressure on services".17 Jun 202615 Jun 2026A safe injecting space would limit drug harm, says health bossAlison Bell says the space could also test the substances and help people if they overdose.15 Jun 2026...
