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A drugs rehabilitation expert has criticised a national addiction advisory group for giving out misleading messages about cannabis, it has been reported.
Nottinghamshire people struggling with drug addiction are to take part in a new programme aiming to improve mental health services.
The Association of Tennis Professionals is considering whether to investigate former world number one Andre Agassi, after he admitted to earlier drug use.
One charity is working with the NHS in Warrington to introduce a new approach to tackling alcohol addiction and rehabilitation.
A new rehab clinic established in Ireland is promising users a range of top quality addiction treatment services that is hoped will significantly improve the provision of treatment for alcohol addicts.
The US government has given its support to the development of new research that is seeking to develop vaccines to help people beat their drug addictions.
Universities across the US are beginning to provide addiction treatment to reduce the number of young people getting into debt due to a gambling addiction.
An influential committee of MPs is to look at the issue of drug addiction in the UK and will consider what can be done to tackle the problem and reduce the risk of more people needing addiction treatment in the future.
Small towns are more likely to need drug addiction services than larger urban dwellings, according to a study in Canada.
A range of measures including legislation changes and education packages is needed to tackle problem drinking in the UK, says an alcohol awareness charity.