Welsh Emerging Drugs & Identification of Novel Substances project (WEDINOS) - Annual report

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Welsh Emerging Drugs & Identification of Novel Substances project (WEDINOS) - Annual report

4 February 2016

The last year has seen substantial increases, not only in the number of new psychoactive substances (NPS) and combinations of substances identified and in circulation but also in the harms experienced by those using them. Public Health are well placed to provide evidence on population trends in use, advise on how to reduce potential harms experienced by individuals and improve the care and support provided by health and social care professionals, frontline services and clinicians.

WEDINOS fulfils this role and stands alone as an innovative project providing an evidenced, pragmatic and open approach to engagement with those using, considering use or affected by these drugs. This second annual report evidences a 25 per cent increase in NPS submissions on last year further reinforcing the vital role WEDINOS plays in this field.

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