A new inquiry by the National Assembly for Wales' Health and Social Care Committee will examine the impacts of alcohol and substance misuse on people in Wales, current Welsh Government policies and local service provision across Wales.
The Committee's inquiry builds on the work that it is currently undertaking on new psychoactive substances ("legal highs"), on which it will report in the new year.
As part of the inquiry, the Committee is calling for submissions of evidence on:
- the impacts of alcohol and substance misuse on people in Wales, including young people and university students; older people; homeless people; and people in police custody or prisons;
- the effectiveness of current Welsh Government policies on tackling alcohol and substance misuse and any further action that may be required;
- the capacity and availability of local services across Wales to raise awareness and deal with the impact of the harms associated with alcohol and substance misuse.
Later this month, the Committee will be issuing an online survey to encourage younger people to share their views and contribute to the inquiry.
The Committee will also be quizzing the Welsh Government, police, health services and other relevant organisations to establish what is being done to tackle alcohol and substance misuse in Wales.
The video shows Committee Chair David Rees AM explaining how this inquiry by the National Assembly for Wales’ Health and Social Care Committee will examine the impacts of alcohol and substance misuse on people in Wales, current Welsh Government policies and local service provision across Wales.
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"Alcohol and substance misuse can have devastating effects on individuals, their families and their communities," said David Rees AM, Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee.
"We want to know what it is that makes people use drugs or alcohol, and whether the right national approach and local services are in place to raise awareness and to give people help when they need it."
The closing date for the consultation is Friday 9 January 2015, and more information about the online survey will be posted to the Committee's Twitter feed, @SeneddHealth.
People can also join in the conversation using #ASMinquiry.
If you or somebody you know has been affected by alcohol or substance misuse, or if you would like more information, you can contact Dan 24/7 for advice. Dan 24/7 is a free and confidential helpline for anyone in Wales wanting further information or help relating to drugs and or alcohol.
Freephone: 0808 808 2234 or text DAN to: 81066
VIDEO: The Chair of the Committee speaking about the inquiry
More information about the inquiry is available here
For further details about the work of the Health and Social Care Committee click here.
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