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22.10.07

Home truths
A recent Glasgow exhibition featured artwork by children of people with drug and alcohol problems. The works on display were shocking and moving, as David Gilliver reports.

Getting through to the body beautifuls
News from a conference on performance and image-enhancing drugs at Liverpool John Moores University.

Not in front of the children
The government's updated alcohol strategy, Safe, Sensible, Social aims to reduce the number of under-18s who drink. But Alcohol Concern have found that many children are being openly influenced by alcohol advertising during their favourite programmes, as Don Shenker explains.

What's the point of needle exchange?
Are needle exchange programmes worth the controversy they attract? Justin Dunne finds evidence to support their contribution to public health.

Beyond the crack
Cleverly-written diversity policies will not connect black crack users with services. We need to look at fundamental culture change to make services relevant, says Chris Robin.

Regulars
Are you listening to us Home Office, or is the drug strategy consultation a foregone conclusion, asks Daren Garratt.

Background briefing
Prof David Clark's continues his exploration of the process of recovery.

Letters
Responses to recent DDN features.

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