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Evaluating the UK Government’s 10-year drug strategy

Healthcare
United Kingdom
Started September 29, 2026

Dame Carol Black, Lucy Strang, and Jennifer Newbould discuss RAND Europe’s evaluation of the first three years of implementation of the Treatment and Recovery Portfolio as part of the UK government’s 10-year drug strategy, From Harm to Hope

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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
Drug policy must be evaluated against independent evidence from research bodies, not political announcements.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
Early intervention and prevention programmes embedded in the 10-year strategy will reduce drug use among young people.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
Whether or not the strategy's goals are ambitious, resources must match the scale of England's drug crisis.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
The UK government should focus on evidence-based approaches to drug treatment and recovery.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
Law enforcement should play a role in addressing drug-related crime, but not at the expense of public health initiatives.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
The UK government's 10-year drug strategy should prioritize harm reduction over punitive measures.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
The emphasis on abstinence in drug recovery programs can alienate many individuals seeking help.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
The current drug strategy lacks sufficient accountability measures to evaluate its effectiveness.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
The UK government's 10-year drug strategy has failed because treatment and recovery funding has not kept pace with rising addiction rates.
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CLAIM Posted by admin • Sep 29, 2026
The government should allocate resources to address the root causes of addiction, such as poverty and trauma.
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