The latest method used in England to estimate
alcoholattributable harm has not previously been applied to data
for Wales. This joint health intelligence report by the Wales
Centre for Health (WCfH) and the National Public Health Service
for Wales (NPHS) addresses this gap for Wales and presents comprehensive
information based on a number of available data sources on the
subject. 58-page PDF [Wales Centre for Health]
This initial analysis demonstrates that a move
to legally regulated drug supply would deliver substantial benefits
to the Treasury and wider community, even in the highly unlikely
event of a substantial increase in use. 53-page PDF [TDPF, UK]
This review aims to address the question: 'What
are the harmful health effects of taking ecstasy (MDMA) for recreational
use?' It does not examine the harmful indirect and/or social
effects, such as effects on driving and road traffic accidents
and the consequences of any effect MDMA may have on sexual behaviour. Full
text 3.9 MB PDF [Health Technology Assessment, UK]
his is the Series 13 annual report of the SAAP
National Data Collection, and provides an overview of assistance
given to clients and their children by the Program in 2007-08. Supplementary
tables [AIHW, Australia]