interesting facts - june 2014
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Stuff I’ve learnt this monthJune 2014Andrew BrownDirector of Policy, Influence and EngagementDrugScope
@andrewbrown365
Two in FiveThe number of Health and Wellbeing Boards prioritising alcohol and substance use
Source: LGA http://www.local.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing-boards/-/journal_content/56/10180/6111055/ARTICLE
The number of YouTube videos removed in 2013/14 by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency for illegally selling medicines
18,671
Source: MHRA http://www.mhra.gov.uk/NewsCentre/Pressreleases/CON418476
Source: EMCDDA, European Drug Report 2014
Source: EMCDDA, European Drug Report 2014
Heroin
Powder cocaine
Crack
Ecstasy
Amphetamines
Cannabis
0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500
Annual Estimated Sales of Illegal Drugs in the UK
£ million
Source: National Accounts Articles - Impact of ESA95 Changes on Current Price GDP Estimates, ONS (May 2014)
Total = £7.3 bn
“Importing a kilogram of high-quality cocaine may cost around £45,000, while a kilogram of benzocaine can be bought for £300. It is common for cocaine to be mixed at an initial 1:1 ratio with benzocaine, allowing the resulting product to be potentially sold for £90,000.” Photographer: Dulue Mbachu, on behalf of the International Relations and Security Network
Source: Home Office Fact sheet: Powers to seize, detain and destroy drug cutting agentshttps://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/317889/Factsheet_Cutting_agents.pdf
The estimated prevalence of adults living in private households in England having at least one psychiatric condition
16-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65-74 75+0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
'Psychiatric conditions' include the most common mental disorders (namely anxiety and depressive disorders) as well as: psychotic disorder; antisocial and borderline personality disorders; eating disorder; posttraumatic stress disorder; attention deficit hyperactivity disorder; alcohol and drug dependency; and problem behaviours such as problem gambling and suicide attempts.
Source: http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2014-06-10a.198856.h
Persons convicted and sentenced to immediate custody for drug offences at all courts, England and Wales, 2012
Having possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply
Possession of a controlled drug0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
Total convicted Total immediate custody
Source: http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2014-01-06c.179318.h
Custodial sentences for drugs offences 2012
Possession with Intent to Supply
Less than 6 months5%
6 months to less than 4 years78%
4 years6%
Over 4 years12%
n = 3,344
Possession
Less than 6 months89%
6 months to less than 4 years
9%
Over 4 years1%
n = 1,161
Source: http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2014-01-06c.179318.h
Proportion of offenders who became chronic offenders* when debut offence was a drugs offence, by age and gender (2001 cohort)
10–17 years 18–24 years 25+ years Men Women0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
%
n = 22,874
* Chronic offenders are defined as committing 15 or more re-offences nine years after debut offence
Source: The Start of a Criminal Career: Does the Type of Debut Offence Predict Future Offending? Home Office (2013)
Potential years of life lost per 100,000 population among people aged 0-59 years as a result of drug use disorders
Male Female0
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
2,500
3,000
3,500
4,000
4,500
5,000
Source: http://www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2014-06-16b.200154.h
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