Substance misuse can have a damaging effect on those around for example your family, friends and your local community. For information on support services and the effects of drugs and alcohol click this link.
Drugs Policy 2020
It is estimated that the North Wales drugs market receives £32million every year, resulting in the exploitation of many vulnerable people. Children are coerced in to drug dealing and sexual exploitation, people with drug addictions are manipulated and abused, families are destroyed; compliance is ensured with threats of serious violence.
The Drugs Policy outlines the Police & Crime Commisioner's recommendations:
- Diversionary Methods
- Naloxone Provision
- Heroin Assisted Treatment
- Drug Testing – Festivals and Night Time Economy
- Drug Consumption Rooms