That this House is shocked that more people die of drug misuse than on the roads; notes that drug-related deaths are at record levels; recognises that drug treatment services not only save lives but every £1 invested saves society £2.50 in health, welfare and crime costs; reminds the Government that promotion and co-ordination of provision of Naloxone could save many more from death by opioid overdose; and calls on the Government to publish its long-overdue Drug Strategy and prioritise evidence-based, high-quality drug treatment services.

That this House is shocked that more people die of drug misuse than on the roads; notes that drug-related deaths are at record levels; recognises that drug treatment services not only save lives but every £1 invested saves society £2.50 in health, welfare and crime costs; reminds the Government that...

That this House notes that several charity providers in the drugs and alcohol sector have had to merge recently as a result of financial difficulties; further notes that the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice Cross-Party Parliamentary Group has repeatedly warned that it was only a matter of time before a major provider would go out of business; recognises that the failure to heed such warnings has already contributed to the collapse of Lifeline; acknowledges that payment by results schemes are often poorly designed and used to save funds rather than drive performance; and calls on the Government to address the damaging and distressing disregard for the sector and take action to safeguard these vital services as a matter of urgency.

That this House notes that several charity providers in the drugs and alcohol sector have had to merge recently as a result of financial difficulties; further notes that the Drugs, Alcohol and Justice Cross-Party Parliamentary Group has repeatedly warned that it was only a matter of time before a major...

That this House notes with concern the recent death of two teenagers after taking the legal drug mephedrone, otherwise known as m-cat or meow-meow; further notes that mephedrone is widely available on the internet at a cost much lower than that of illegal drugs such as cocaine and that many more deaths may occur due to this combination of low cost and wide availability; further notes that little research has been done into the long-term effects of this drug; and calls on the Government to bring forward plans to outlaw the use and possession of mephedrone as a matter of urgency.

That this House notes with concern the recent death of two teenagers after taking the legal drug mephedrone, otherwise known as m-cat or meow-meow; further notes that mephedrone is widely available on the internet at a cost much lower than that of illegal drugs such as cocaine and that many...

That this House notes that selling mephedrone, methadrone, methylone or related cathinone derivatives is illegal under the Medicines Act 1968; further notes that nevertheless, such drugs are on sale in `headshops' and online and that possession is not currently an offence; further notes that the chemicals in these drugs cause internal burns and cuts; further notes that once users have started using the drugs in a particular session, use is very hard to stop; and calls on the Government to intervene and bring forward proposals to proscribe such substances under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

That this House notes that selling mephedrone, methadrone, methylone or related cathinone derivatives is illegal under the Medicines Act 1968; further notes that nevertheless, such drugs are on sale in `headshops' and online and that possession is not currently an offence; further notes that the chemicals in these drugs cause...

That this House is concerned that the drug mephedrone, also known as 4-MMC, Meow Meow, and M-cat, is legal in the UK and readily available on the internet; notes that the drug is being increasingly used by young people, has been linked to the death of teenagers and has known side-effects such as headaches, palpitations, nausea, high blood pressure, a burning throat, nose bleeds and purple joints, weight loss and insomnia; further notes it is banned in some European countries; and therefore calls on the Government urgently to bring forward the review of this drug, to make it a controlled substance and to better educate youngsters about the dangers from using so-called recreational drugs.

That this House is concerned that the drug mephedrone, also known as 4-MMC, Meow Meow, and M-cat, is legal in the UK and readily available on the internet; notes that the drug is being increasingly used by young people, has been linked to the death of teenagers and has known...

That this House congratulates Pam Armstrong of the Council for Information on Tranquilliser and Anti-depressants and Doctor Ghosh Arun and the nursing staff at the Sefton Suite of the Aintree Hospital in Liverpool for setting up the first in-patient withdrawal facility for patients involuntarily addicted to prescription medication; congratulates Sandwell Primary Care Trust, Birmingham for partly funding this facility; further congratulates the Department of Health for undertaking a review of its policy on addiction to prescription medication; and urges the Department of Health to establish a national network of specialist out-patient clinics to treat those addicted to tranquillisers and other prescription medications, and regional in-patient clinics like the Sefton Suite for those too addicted to withdraw at home.

That this House congratulates Pam Armstrong of the Council for Information on Tranquilliser and Anti-depressants and Doctor Ghosh Arun and the nursing staff at the Sefton Suite of the Aintree Hospital in Liverpool for setting up the first in-patient withdrawal facility for patients involuntarily addicted to prescription medication; congratulates Sandwell...

That this House is deeply concerned with the increased use of steroids by Asian youths between their late teens and mid twenties; notes that a study of a needle exchange in Bradford has noted a rise from five per cent. to 30 per cent. of Asians who use the centre, with many primarily using steroids; is further concerned that at a needle exchange centre in Luton, 84 per cent. of Asian visitors admitted to taking steroids; expresses regret that despite awareness of the extreme side-effects of the use of steroids by these teenagers the pressure to maintain a body image surpasses the desire to avoid the dangers of steroid use; further notes that access to steroids is readily available online and sourced from countries abroad such as Pakistan; calls on the Government to impose online regulation for steroid distribution and more stringent rules on the sourcing of steroids; further calls for an immediate investigation into the range of steroid drugs available to create a deeper awareness of the dangers, and suggests complementing raising awareness with information on alternative, effective ways to keep physically fit; and believes such action will directly curb the use of steroids by Asian youths.

That this House is deeply concerned with the increased use of steroids by Asian youths between their late teens and mid twenties; notes that a study of a needle exchange in Bradford has noted a rise from five per cent. to 30 per cent. of Asians who use the centre,...

That this House is alarmed that the drug Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) is still legal despite the Advisory Council of the Misuse of Drugs warning the Home Office that it should be made illegal in August 2008; is disturbed that action has not been taken, despite growing evidence that GBL causes psychosis and that there is an increasing number of addicts; is seriously concerned that this dangerous drug is legally available and freely available online; further notes that the drug can be available at just 50 pence a dose; and calls on the Government urgently to review the legal status of the drug and to ban it with immediate effect.

That this House is alarmed that the drug Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) is still legal despite the Advisory Council of the Misuse of Drugs warning the Home Office that it should be made illegal in August 2008; is disturbed that action has not been taken, despite growing evidence that GBL causes psychosis...

That this House notes that section 9A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 was intended to prevent the commercial sale of kits and equipment for the preparation and consumption of illicit drugs; further notes that there have only ever been a handful of prosecutions for the commercial sale of drug kits and paraphernalia since 1986 due to the ambiguous nature of section 9A, leading many police forces to abandon enforcement; further notes that on each of the two occasions that the Act has been amended since the insertion of section 9A in 1986 to incorporate newly-developed harm reduction interventions, each amendment has involved a lengthy process of campaigning and legislative change; is concerned that section 9A currently prevents legitimate harm reduction services from providing a number of otherwise innocuous products to their drug-using clients because these items are not explicitly permitted in the legislation; and therefore calls on the Government to consider either a general exemption for all harm reduction products supplied by drug treatment providers and healthcare professionals, or the repeal of section 9A.

That this House notes that section 9A of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 was intended to prevent the commercial sale of kits and equipment for the preparation and consumption of illicit drugs; further notes that there have only ever been a handful of prosecutions for the commercial sale of...

That this House welcomes the progress made to improve the availability and quality of drug treatment and the contribution made by drug service providers to the health and well-being of the nation; recognises that drug treatment is cost-effective and brings significant benefits to individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities; believes that an effective treatment system must provide a range of evidence-based services, as different approaches will suit different people at different points in their journey out of drug dependency; and urges hon. Members to commit to continued public investment in drug treatment, informed by the best available research.

That this House welcomes the progress made to improve the availability and quality of drug treatment and the contribution made by drug service providers to the health and well-being of the nation; recognises that drug treatment is cost-effective and brings significant benefits to individuals, families, neighbourhoods and communities; believes that...

That this House welcomes the Home Office National Tackling Drugs Week which takes place from 8 to 12 June, which can improve confidence in, and awareness of, the work being done in each constituency to tackle drugs; further welcomes new measures in the Government's three-year action plans to enforce, educate and intervene on drugs, and to support those who need it to get drug treatment; congratulates the actions of local organisations and churches to tackle this problem; and encourages all local agencies such as drugs action teams, substance misuse action teams, crime and disorder reduction partnerships, community safety partnerships, neighbourhood policing teams and police forces to promote the action being taken at a local level to tackle drug misuse and reduce drug-related crime.

That this House welcomes the Home Office National Tackling Drugs Week which takes place from 8 to 12 June, which can improve confidence in, and awareness of, the work being done in each constituency to tackle drugs; further welcomes new measures in the Government's three-year action plans to enforce, educate...

That this House is dismayed at the view of Professor David Nutt, Chairman of the Home Office Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), that ecstasy is less dangerous than horse-riding; agrees with the Home Secretary's comment that he has made light of a serious problem, trivialises the dangers of drugs, shows insensitivity to the families of victims of ecstasy and sends the wrong message to young people about the dangers of drugs; notes that Professor Nutt has made irresponsible comments advocating the use of Benzodiazepine tranquillisers contrary to Department of Health guidelines, and that the Department of Health and ACMD have disassociated themselves from these views; and calls upon Professor Nutt to consider his position as Chairman of the ACMD.

That this House is dismayed at the view of Professor David Nutt, Chairman of the Home Office Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), that ecstasy is less dangerous than horse-riding; agrees with the Home Secretary's comment that he has made light of a serious problem, trivialises the dangers...

That this House notes with concern reports that smoking cannabis at least once a week makes it twice as likely that young men will develop testicular cancer; further notes that the study, at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle, Washington, found that the link seemed strongest with a fast-growing malignancy called nonseminoma; recognises that nonseminoma usually affects men between the ages of 20 and 35 years and accounts for around 40 per cent. of all testicular cancer cases; understands that in 2007 the Lancet reported that one joint of cannabis can raise the risk of schizophrenia by more than 40 per cent. and that the drug carries a huge risk with regards to future mental illness; believes that current legislation does not recognise the dangers of cannabis; and calls on the Government to review the three strikes practice that means that cannabis users over 18 years are still expected to get a warning for possession on their first offence and to start an advertising campaign in order to promote the awareness of the dangers of cannabis.

That this House notes with concern reports that smoking cannabis at least once a week makes it twice as likely that young men will develop testicular cancer; further notes that the study, at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle, Washington, found that the link seemed strongest with a...

That this House notes that salvia divinorum is a drug with hallucinogenic effects; is concerned that this drug is entirely legal and sold freely in the UK and is cited on websites selling it as `the drug the Government forgot to ban'; is further concerned that young people have taken to using sites like YouTube to broadcast their friends taking the drug and experiencing the hallucinogenic effects; and urges the Government to take urgent steps to rectify this oversight and to refer this drug to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs with a view to banning salvia divinorum under the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971.

That this House notes that salvia divinorum is a drug with hallucinogenic effects; is concerned that this drug is entirely legal and sold freely in the UK and is cited on websites selling it as `the drug the Government forgot to ban'; is further concerned that young people have taken...