Abstract:The Review of Drugs in two parts by Dame Carol Black (2020, 2021) has put new life into the case for properly resourcing substance misuse services in England and Wales. The Black Review has largely been accepted by the UK Government; Dame Carol’s analysis and recommendations have been the catalyst for additional funding and a renewed policy focus upon enforcement, treatment and prevention of drug misuse. Nevertheless, the Review has been criticised for focussing upon low-harm recreational drugs, for lacking co… Show more
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