UNITED KINGDOM FOCAL POINT REPORT 2013
UK Bibliography 2011-2013
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APPGDPR (All-Party Parliamentary Group for Drug Policy Reform) (2012). Towards a Safer Drug Policy:Challenges and Opportunities arising from ‘legal highs’. Available: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnvz1ng67nubc40/APPG_NPS_INQUIRY_PRINT_FINAL1.pdf [accessed 21.06.13]
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Copello, A., Walsh, K., Graham, H., Tobin, D., Fellows, S., Griffith, E., Day, E. and Birchwood, M. (2012). The impact of training within a comprehensive dual diagnosis strategy: the Combined Psychosis and Substance Use (COMPASS) experience. Mental Health and Substance Use 5 (3) 206-216
CoSLA (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities), NHS Scotland and Scottish Government (2013). Updated guidance for Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) in Scotland on planning and reporting arrangements. Available: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0042/00423486.pdf [accessed 20.06.13]
CSJ (Centre for Social Justice) (2013). No quick fix. Exposing the depth of Britain’s drug and alcohol problem. Breakthrough Britain II. Available: http://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/UserStorage/pdf/Pdf%20reports/addict.pdf [accessed 29.09.13]
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Day E., Copello A., Karia M., Roche J., Grewal P., George, S., Haque, S. and Chohan G. (2013). Social Network Support for Individuals Receiving Opiate Substitution Treatment and Its Association with Treatment Progress. European Addiction Research 19: 211–221.
DCLG (Department for Communities and Local Government) (2012a) Working with Troubled families. A guide to the evidence and good practice. Available:
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