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List self-help groups for tranquilliser addiction which receive direct help from DHSS & those which have applied for help & been refused, giving reasons for refusal. - Includes list (holding answer 22 June 1988).

Asked by
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
30 June 1988
Reference
136 c348W;136 c340W
House
House of Commons

If HO has evidence of misuse on any of the benzodiazepines, if discussions held with UN officials involved with UN convention on psychotropic substances regarding reports of misuse of benzodiazepines in other countries & if Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has recommended adding benzodiazepines to list of drugs...

Asked by
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour)
Answering body
Home Office
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 June 1988
Reference
135 c567W;135 c563W
House
House of Commons

What proportion of the money provided by the DHSS for drug services has gone to help those suffering from addiction to benzodiazepines, & what steps are being taken to direct money to this area.

Asked by
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 June 1988
Reference
135 c573W;135 c569W
House
House of Commons

To give the self-help groups for tranquilliser addiction which receive direct help from the DHSS & those which have applied for help & been refused, giving the reasons for the refusal. - Deferred.

Asked by
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 June 1988
Reference
135 c573W;135 c569W
House
House of Commons

What discussion has been held with relevant medical bodies regarding controls on the use of benzodiazepines & what conclusions were reached.

Asked by
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
22 June 1988
Reference
135 c573W;135 c568-9W
House
House of Commons

If DHSS intends to provide any funding for Council for Involuntary Tranquillisers Addiction in Merseyside - Includes table

Asked by
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
27 April 1988
Reference
132 c177W
House
House of Commons

How many requests for funding have been received from organisations supporting those addicted to tranquillisers; how many have been given assistance & how many have been refused & for what reason.

Asked by
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
27 April 1988
Reference
132 c176-7W
House
House of Commons

How many people are currently estimated to be addicted to the Benzodiazepine group of drugs & what estimate of the incidence of dependence was made by Committee on Review of Medicines in its 1980 review of the benzodiazepines - Incl ref to report published in Adverse Reaction Bulletin of June...

Asked by
Lord Ashley of Stoke (Labour)
Answering body
Department of Health and Social Security
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Date
25 March 1988
Reference
130 c247W
House
House of Commons