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Counterfeit vodka has been found on sale in Greater Manchester that could be fatal if drunk. Analysis of the 'vodka' has found that it is Butanol which is commonly used as a fuel, stain remover or industrial cleaning fluid.

Greater Manchester Police have been made aware of lethal methadone potentially being circulated in the area.

The Government has now launched the new National Alcohol Strategy

On the 14th March the Inter Ministerial Group on Drugs published a document which outlines the Government's 'roadmap' for building new treatment systems.

Bolton Drug and Alcohol Strategy and Commissioning Team (DASCT) wish to inform you that the tender opportunity is now live on the CHEST.

Today The Bolton News has reported that both David Cameron and Ed Milliband have backed The Bolton News Think Before you Drink campaign

A local campaign, spearheaded by a local GP and The Bolton News, is up and running to encourage the public to consider what and how much they are drinking with the aim to reduce the negative impacts on the publics health.

Recent infromation has been received from two areas of the country, Windsor and Tameside, of a number of heroin overdoses.

The number of heroin and crack cocaine users needing treatment in England has fallen by 10,000 in two years.

A recent article in the Guardian newspaper comments on the comeback of a more potent version of what was a Nineties drug

The DASCT wish to inform you of the forthcoming tender of the Bolton drug and alcohol treatment system in 2012

A THIRD SUCCESSFUL EVENT ENJOYED BY ALL!! Another fantastic seminar was attended by a variety of professionals who were interested in how they can promote and support recovery in their own roles.

Last few remaining places on the third Bolton Recovery Seminar!

Drug users are being warned about a batch of Ecstasy tablets being circulated in central Scotland - as reported by the BBC

A new National Treatment Agency / Department of Health guide - 'Summarising the Health Harms of Drugs' is published.

Times change and cannabis is no exception, with the arrival of genetically modified grass. The French market is still dominated by conventional methods, mostly imported from Morrocco, but smugglers are updating their methods.

The 5th of August was graduation day for students of the Peer Mentoring and Straight Ahead programmes run by ADS. These programmes support individuals working towards recovery by developing skills and increasing confidence.

Information has been received from another North West area that a batch of strong heroin has arrived.

POLICE WARNING TO DRUG USERS ON TOXIC SUBSTANCE Police are warning drug users about the dangers of a potentially fatal substance that is known to be circulating in Scotland.

Prescription drugs - is this something we need to be more responsive to? An interesting article in the Daily Telegraph today highlighted how GP prescribing and this type of addiction may be on the increase.

ANOTHER GREAT SUCCESS!! A fantastic morning was enjoyed on Tuesday by a variety of stakeholders, learning and discussing ways in which they can support clients in the recovery process.

Friday 1st July saw Bolton's first Dual Diagnosis event ‘Making connections – working towards recovery’ aimed at helping increase understanding and awareness and improve joint working for those involved in local services supporting clients with a dual diagnosis, their carers and families.

A great morning session on 17th May involving stakeholders able to influence and support clients in the Recovery process.