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by Change | 2 Oct 2009

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A new study has claimed that a major government initiative designed to help people suffering from drug addiction is having a powerful impact on addicts across the country.

Figures have revealed that a government scheme providing addiction treatment to drug addicts has had a significant effect on many people trying to kick their habit.

According to the study carried out by the National Treatment Agency, heroin and cocaine addiction have both been reduced among those who have taken part in the study, suggesting the addiction treatment programme is having a positive impact.

The study involved 14,656 people with addictions to heroin, crack cocaine or both, all of whom joined a community addiction treatment programme to help them tackle their problems.

Although the figures compiled related only to the first six months and therefore are unable to show whether the drug treatment programmes have had any long-term impact on cutting addiction, the initial data revealed that two-thirds of addicts either abstained or substantially reduced their use of street drugs during the scheme.

It is hoped the initiative will help increase the number of people choosing to enter into drug rehabilitation, as the figures suggest real differences can be achieved.

Proposals have recently been brought forward suggesting that the NHS should provide drugs to addicts in an effort to tackle the illegal drugs trade.

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