Are we in a losing battle against drug abuse?

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Drug addiction is something affecting so many of our communities right now. According to the Office for National Statistics, one in eleven adults reported drug use in 2022 and for younger people aged between 16-24, that figure drops to one in five. Why are things getting worse and what can be done to help? Ricky McAddock, CEO of Street Connect and Emma Heath, founder of STAR Recovery, spoke to Premier's Esther Higham.

Released on 27 Feb 2024

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