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by Change | 19 Nov 2008

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The home office has announced the national shortlist for its 2008 Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards.

Finalists for the UK's Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards have been announced by home office minister Alan Campbell, recognising the efforts of those who have worked against substance abuse.

Of the 360 nominations which the department received, 20 have been shortlisted, one from each region for individual recognition and one for the team award.

Mr Campbell claims the impressively low level of drug abuse is due to volunteer and professional services which have ensured people enter and leave rehabilitation treatment.

He suggests the levels of substance abuse are at their smallest in over a decade and states the government's policy of "tough enforcement" is also partly responsible for this.

"These awards celebrate the great contribution they make in helping individuals overcome addictive and harmful drugs, which in turn makes a huge difference to their families and their communities," Mr Campbell says.

On December 10th, the Tackling Drugs Changing Lives Awards Ceremony will take place, awarding the winners £10,000 to continue their work.

A recent survey by the Guardian newspaper found a third of people now believe the UK's drug laws are too liberal and should be replaced with a tougher stance against substance abuse.

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