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10.09.07

Rapper's delight
Brinsford Young Offenders Institute is home to many young men who've been immersed in drug and gang culture from an early age. David Gilliver hears how the prison's substance misuse service is helping them realise this doesn't have to be their only option.

The heart of the matter
Forget bureaucracy - going straight to the needs of the service user will guide Gordon Brown on what he should do with the next drug strategy, says Peter Martin.

Why reinvent the wheel?
Let's not ignore valuable research already out there, says Matt Hayman.

A young approach
Through creative commissioning and an innovative approach, Salford's SMART team are helping young people with alcohol issues before they get out of hand, Matthew Benham tells DDN.

Reach out!
With legal contracts introduced last April threatening to put barriers in front of free legal advice, Niamh Eastwood explains how Release's outreach projects are making sure society's most vulnerable don't suffer.

Embracing the workforce challenge
As many workplaces report struggling with the workforce agenda, Eva Harvey offers 'a success story to end the apathy!'.

Background briefing
Prof David Clark begins to look at what helps people towards recovery.

Letters
Responses to recent DDN features.

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