Specialist drug and alcohol services for young people – a cost benefit analysis

Source: Department for Education

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Date of publication: February, 2011

Publication type: Research

In a nutshell: This report looks at both the immediate benefits of treatment and the longer-term benefits.  According to researchers, for every pound invested in these services it saves the taxpayer between £5-£8 over a lifetime.

Length of publication: 117 page report

Some important notes: The executive summary can be accessed by clicking here.

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Concern

Alcohol more harmful than drugs

Source: Alcohol Concern

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Date of publication: November, 2010

Publication type: News item

In a nutshell: According to a study published in the Lancet today, alcohol is the most dangerous drug in the UK – beating heroin and crack cocaine into second and third place

Length of publication: Web page

Some important notes: The abstract of the article in the Lancet can be accessed by clicking here.  Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library