by WRA Admin | May 6, 2021 | Awareness, Drug Law, Drugs, WRA Blog
May 2021 will mark 50 years of the current UK drug policy ‘The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971’. Legislation that: Aimed to bring drugs under control in the UK. To bring a complete ban in the possession as well as the manufacturing, supply, export, import of controlled drugs...
by WRA Admin | Dec 17, 2020 | Alcohol, Awareness, Dry January, WRA Blog
2020 has been a difficult year, leading many people to drink more than usual. According to Alcohol Change UK, one in four of us who drink alcohol want to cut down in 2021. Taking a month off from drinking is a great way to reset your relationship with alcohol. It may...
by WRA Admin | Dec 17, 2020 | Awareness, Gambling, Gambling Law, WRA Blog
A review of UK gambling laws is set to take place with the intention of protecting children and vulnerable people in the age of online gambling. The review will assess whether current gambling laws are fit for the age of smart phone and in-play betting, and to ensure...
by WRA Admin | Dec 14, 2020 | Alcohol, Awareness, Coronavirus, Safe Night Out, WRA Blog
On 4th December 2020 at 6pm all licenced hospitality premises (including sports clubs) that sell alcohol for on premises consumption were ordered to stop alcohol sales until further notice as part of Welsh parliament’s rules to restrict the spread of COVID-19. The...
by WRA Admin | Dec 8, 2020 | Awareness, Drug Law, Drugs, WRA Blog
In recent years, an increase in newly diagnosed HIV cases within Glasgow has brought warnings of a new HIV pandemic. One of the groups mainly affected were Glasgow’s homeless who were injecting cocaine. Cocaine is a stimulant drug made from the coca plant. It is...
by WRA Admin | Nov 13, 2020 | Alcohol, Awareness, WRA Blog
Alcohol awareness week 2020 takes place from November 16 – 22. This is a week for campaigning for change and raising awareness around alcohol. This year, the theme is ‘Alcohol and Mental Health’. Alcohol can negatively affect your mental health, especially if you are...
