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‘The story of ketamine
is a powerful illustration of the risks of abandoning a public health response and
limiting drug policy to crime reduction,’ say our cover story authors on page 8. Their article helps to redress
this, suggesting an empathic approach to people who use this drug and seeking to provide an appropriate
route to harm reduction.
Another important public health response is featured on page 18, where Ingrid van Beek talks about
Sydney’s medically supervised injecting centre. Ingrid calls the project ‘a textbook example of engaging
vulnerable groups and the broader communities in which they live to produce a strong public health outcome,
while also addressing public order concerns at the local level.’ As we go to press, Durham police and crime
commissioner Ron Hogg appeared on the BBC news backing consumption rooms in the UK as a logical step
towards taking drugs off the streets and reducing crime. Are we starting to see some crossover in the UK
between public health and public order?
Finally, DDN is nine years old this issue! We hope we’re still engaging you with a diverse and challenging
menu of news, features and opinion. Help us into our tenth year by letting us know what you think!
FEATURES
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NEWS FOCUS
A new report is calling for hepatitis C to be prioritised as a major health inequalities issue
by Public Health England, the NHS and local authorities. DDN reports.
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GETTING REAL –
COVER STORY
Mat Southwell and Lana Durjava offer practical advice on understanding and
meeting the complex needs of people who use ketamine.
12 A COMMON THREAD
The new focus on public health is an opportunity to take an asset-based approach in
addressing alcohol and drugs, say Tony Bullock, Dr Samantha Weston and Dr Aliko Ahmed.
16 A STEP AHEAD
Chief executive of the award-winning Broadway Lodge, Brian Dudley, tells David Gilliver about
the importance of providing specialist care and dispelling preconceptions about the 12 steps.
18 A FINE BALANCE
Ingrid van Beek shares her experience of establishing drug consumption rooms in Australia.
20 FACE TO FACE
Last month’s recovery summit in Scotland brought together people from all walks of life
to explore what they could do for recovery, as Kuladharini explains.
REGULARS
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NEWS ROUND-UP
: Hepatitis C ‘grossly under-prioritised’, warns charity • Disadvantaged young ‘a
public health time bomb’ • PHE: alcohol treatment ‘performing well overall’ • Government announces
new drug powers as Baker replaces Browne • News in brief.
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MEDIA SAVVY:
Who’s been saying what..?
7
OBITUARY:
David MacKintosh pays tribute to Mike Stewart.
10 LETTERS
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Misplaced faith; Kicking the habit; Stigma stories; Knowledge gap.
11 COMMENT
:
Alex Boyt is having trouble climbing the steps of the recovery bus.
14 BACK OF THE NET
:
Doncaster Rovers Community Sports and Education Foundation describe how their
new education programme is helping to boost confidence in this month’s good practice exchange.
19 POLICY SCOPE
:
When do specialist drug and alcohol services play a part in the wider public health
agenda, asks Marcus Roberts.
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