The Road to Recovery was published on 29 May 2008. Based on a review of the evidence of the extent and impact of drug use in Scotland, the strategy identifies 5 key priorities, as follows:
- better prevention of drug misuse, with improved life chances for children and young people, especially those at risk of problem drug use, allowing them to realise their full potential in all areas of life;
- to see more people recover from problem drug use so that they can live longer, healthier lives, realising their potential and making a positive contribution to society and the economy;
- having communities that are safer and stronger places to live and work because crime, disorder and danger related to problem drug use have been reduced;
- ensuring that children affected by parental substance use are safer and more able to achieve their potential; and
- improving the effectiveness of delivery at a national and local level.
The following pages set out action on each of these 5 priorities.