At Zoom Testing, we track key UK drug and alcohol news. This week, councils want more power to limit alcohol sales while officials warn about strong, illegal nicotine pouches in shops. Good news shows Tony Adams helping people beat addiction in Margate and Leeds charity Forward Leeds wiping out hepatitis C in high-risk groups.
The NHS shared new plans for training drug and alcohol staff and rules on giving out naloxone without a doctor’s note to save lives. Studies show long-acting shots work well for opioid problems. The UK has started its first men’s health plan to help men live longer. Trading teams have seized more than six million illegal vapes in the past three years.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Council chiefs are calling for more powers to limit alcohol licences to tackle health challenges, according to the BBC. Health officials have warned about high-strength illicit nicotine pouches flooding the UK market, with the education secretary issuing alerts following an ITV News investigation. Police in Northamptonshire have warned drug users about a potential “bad batch” after users showed signs of drug-induced psychosis.
A new study published in Harm Reduction Journal finds that trained non-medical first responders face many challenges when giving naloxone for opioid overdoses. In more upbeat news, the Recovery Street Film Festival has named a new Creative Director, as announced by Phoenix Futures. Football legend Tony Adams is helping people overcome addiction in Margate as the new Chair of Forward Trust, as shown in a Kent Online video report.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
A new study shows that hospital care for alcohol problems can help cut down heavy drinking, helping many of the 30 million US adults with this issue. In UK prison news, a damning report warns that drugs brought in by drones may have caused deaths in a large prison. Research also shows that safer opioid supply programs and methadone both cut down on overdoses and health care costs in Canada.
On a bright note, a Rotherham man has won an award for helping others after his own path to recovery from alcohol issues. The UK government has named Samantha Jones as the new top civil servant at the Department of Health and Social Care. And in an odd find, scientists were amazed to see chimps sharing fruit with alcohol in the wild for the first time, making them wonder why these apes seek such food.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
NHS England has shared a new framework for drug and alcohol staff skills. This plan backs the 10-year goal to build a better workforce. The UK health team has also shared rules on how to give out naloxone without a doctor’s note to save lives in a crisis. New studies show that long-acting shots work well for those with opioid problems.
A CDC study found that 15.3% of US adults used cannabis in 2022, with most choosing to smoke it. Good news shows that a pill for quitting smoking also helps young adults stop vaping. In the UK, Ben Larson tells how gym time helped him beat drinking as he plans to open his own gym to help others.
Friday, April 25, 2025
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has had its second reading in the House of Lords, while Leeds charity Forward Leeds has achieved “micro-elimination” of hepatitis C by identifying, treating and curing those most at risk. In a significant policy development, the government has launched a call for evidence on men’s health to inform England’s first-ever strategy tackling the life expectancy gap.
Trading standards teams have highlighted dangers of illegal vapes after a BBC investigation revealed more than six million non-compliant products seized over three years. In a touching human interest story, a mother-of-two who overcame addiction is now “overrun with gratitude” as she helps others in their recovery journey. Meanwhile, councils across London warn that the homelessness crisis represents the “single biggest risk” to their finances.
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