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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Press Release - New 10 year plan to reduce the harm caused by drugs and alcohol

Reducing the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and other substances is at the centre of a new ten year strategy launched today (Wednesday 1 October 2008) by the Minister for Social Justice and Local Government, Dr Brian Gibbons.

‘Working Together to Reduce Harm’ sets out how the Welsh Assembly Government and partner organisations will work to reduce the damage caused to individuals, their families and society from substance misuse.

Speaking at the launch of the strategy at the West Glamorgan Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Swansea, Dr Gibbons said:

The misuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances is still one of the most devastating ways in which individuals can harm themselves, their families and the communities they live in.

This strategy sets out a clear agenda for the next ten years. It is a route map for all agencies in Wales to work together to make a real difference to reduce harm and to improve lives.

The strategy aims to educate and prevent substance misuse, improve services for substance misusers, support and protect families and tackle the availability of illicit drugs and the inappropriate availability of alcohol.
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