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substance misuse

A generic, non-judgemental term preferred in the UK for illegal drug abuse or addiction, taking medicine without medical supervision or, for alcohol, consuming enough to put one’s physical or mental health at risk.
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Speaking at the time, he said: "We have to make sure that people who find themselves caught up in substance misuse are taking the steps to recovery.
Fewer people treated for substance misuse
Roughly, what percentage of patients do you see for substance misuse who are over the age of 50?
Watch for the signs of acute substance misuse; Substance misuse is often associated with younger generations but it is on the increase in both men and women over the age of 50. We spoke to the Royal College of Nursing Wales Nurse of the Year 2012, Louise Poley, a consultant nurse in substance misuse at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, about the rise in this growing problem
Our aim is to ensure people in Wales are aware of the dangers and the impact of substance misuse to enable them to take responsibility for their own actions and make informed choices and to know where they can seek out help and support.
Health minister's pledge; BRIEFLY
Following the publication of the figures, a Welsh Government spokesman said: "While we welcome the fact that there has been a drop in referrals, the Welsh Government's Substance Misuse Delivery Plan 2013-15 fully recognises the importance of tackling substance misuse among older people, including those dealing with alcohol issues.
Proportion of over-50s treated for alcohol misuse rises
Coventry Discovery team leader Steve Rawlings said: "The problem with substance misuse in young people is that it is always something of a hidden problem.
Help offer for young addicts
In response to calls made for additional resources to be allocated for substance misuse services, the Health Secretary has confirmed the ring-fenced substance misuse funding for health boards will be increased by nearly 1m, to over 18m from 2018-19.
United Kingdom : Minimum unit price for alcohol to be 'major part' of efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm Vaughan Gething
Almost half of this funding goes directly to the seven area planning boards which commission substance misuse services for their region.
Minimum unit price 'major tool in reducing alcohol consumption'
Director of children's services at Manchester council, Paul Marshall, said youngsters in care battling drug or alcohol problems are supported - and that work to increase awareness of the risks of substance misuse is ongoing.
More children in care are turning to drink and drugs
The report, which covered January 1 to December 31 last year, said more than 500 prisoners were receiving treatment for substance misuse.
Prison is taking action to tackle drugs - watchdog
The figures come from a Freedom of Information request to Public Health England, which is responsible for the National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse.
More children treated for substance abuse; Shock figures also reveal youngsters under 12 received help
MORE than 2,000 children have been treated for substance misuse in Yorkshire and the Humber in a year.
Children treated over substance abuse
A BIRMINGHAM substance misuse expert has warned of the dangers of ketamine after shocking new figures revealed a huge spike in its use.
Warning over ketamine use; HEALTH

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