24 Substance Misuse Strategy 2017-2022 PDF 28 KB
Report of the Strategic Director, Communities and Environment and the Director of Public Health
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Minutes:
Consideration was given to a report seeking approval of a Substance Misuse Strategy and action plans for 2017-2022.
COUNCIL RESOLVED - That the Substance Misuse Strategy 2017-2022
be approved.
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Report of the Strategic Director, Communities and Environment and the Director of Public Health
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Consideration has been given to recommending the Council to approve the Substance Misuse Strategy and Action Plans for 2017 to 2022. |
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That the Council be recommended to approve the Substance Misuse Strategy and Action Plans for 2017 to 2022. |
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The above decision has been made to reduce the harms caused by substance misuse and make Gateshead a safer and healthier place, where less alcohol and fewer substances are consumed, and where: |
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· professionals are confident and well-equipped to challenge behaviour and support change |
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· recovery is visible bringing about enduring change to local communities |
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· substances are no longer a driver of crime and disorder |
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· the health inequalities between socio-economic groups are reduced |
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· we all work in partnership to identify gaps and work to resolve these |
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· an integrated and comprehensive approach to tackling harm is employed |
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· possibilities of pooled budgets and joint commissioning a re-explored. |