New Cambridgeshire Alcohol Treatment Service

Addaction is to provide the alcohol treatment service in Cambridgeshire from the 1st of July 2010. Please find below the contact numbers (available from 1st July)

Cambridge: 01223 723069

Wisbech: 01945 469035

Huntingdon: 01480 424289

Free number: 0800 0213064

Please follow this link for more information about Addaction Alcohol Service.

CASUS launch event

CASUS would like to invite anyone working with young people and vulnerable groups to attend their service launch event.

Please follow this link for the launch event invitation.

Please follow this link for CASUS leaflet.

Please follow this link for more information about CASUS.

Mephedrone becomes classified as a Class B drug

Mephedrone and related cathinones are now controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. From the 16th April 2010, they became classified as Class B drugs, meaning that they are illegal to be sold and illegal to possess.

Mephedrone overstimulates the nervous system, which can lead to fits, and it also overstimulates the heart and circulation. Its use may even lead to death. Taking higher doses or bingeing would substantially increase the risks of suffering serious harm. If mephedrone is used with alcohol, the health risks are also greater.

More information about Mephedrone is available on the FRANK website

Cambridgeshire DAAT - Priority Setting for 2010

Following on from the DAAT Awayday in November 2009, priorities have been agreed for the DAAT for the next three years. A summary of priorities can be found here.

Raising Awareness: The Dangers Of Ketamine Misuse

Cambridgeshire Addaction are currently running a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of the use of ketamine. Led by Lucas Oliver, a Counsellor within the organisation, Addaction have been working with pubs and clubs across Cambridgeshire to promote the realities of ketamine misuse.

Please see the attached document for more information.

 

For more information please contact the DAAT Office on 01223 699680

                                                                      Updated 28 June 2010