Monday, 13 March 2017

Drug addiction isn't going away so why are treatment centres being slashed?

Drug addiction isn't going away so why are treatment centres being slashed? Our most desperate clients lead chaotic lives and this hurts our performance targets - they now have to jump through hoops before getting any help

You may not know that your local authority is responsible for funding drug and alcohol treatment. And unless you, a friend or family member have been personally touched by addiction you might not think that these services should be a funding priority for cash-strapped councils.

We're left to manage a host of intractable problems that we're not qualified or able to deal with. Continue reading... The Guardian

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