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SCOTTISH ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON DRUG MISUSE: Psychostimulant Working Group Report
MINISTERIAL FOREWORD
The problem of psychostimulant use in the UK as a whole is of concern to us all. In Scotland, current levels of use are still low, but growing. The Scottish Executive recognises that there is no room for complacency, particularly in relation to the use of cocaine and crack. It is important, therefore, that we are fully aware of the issues around the use of these and other psychostimulant drugs in Scotland, so that we can provide a distinctive Scottish approach to tackling the problem. This will enable us to more effectively strengthen our enforcement effort, enhance our prevention activities and ensure that our treatment and rehabilitation services are sensitive to the needs of those who seek help to overcome their psychostimulant drug use.
This report is therefore very timely. As Chairman of the Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse, I thank members of the Working Group for their hard work in preparing the report and for highlighting issues for our attention. The Scottish Executive fully supports and accepts the recommendations of the Working Group. We are already investing record funding to tackle the drugs problem. We will look carefully at the implications of this report for future provision.
I urge Drug Action Teams and those agencies engaged in tackling drug misuse at local level to fully consider the contents of this report and to implement the recommendations relevant to their areas of responsibility. More practical guidance for those involved in the planning and provision of drugs services will issue shortly from the Effective Interventions Unit.
DR RICHARD SIMPSON MSP
Deputy Minister for Justice
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