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The Wokingham Drug Action Team - DAT - was formed to co-ordinate the work of local agencies on drug misuse. The 1998 National Drug Strategy (and 2002 Update 'Tackling Drugs to Build a Better Britain) set the framework to reduce the harm that drugs cause to society - communities, individuals and their families. The 2008 Drug Strategy 'Drugs: Protecting Families and Communities' identifies four new central themes:
- Protecting communities through robust enforcement to tackle drug supply, drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour
- Preventing harm to children, young people and families affected by drug misuse
- Delivering new approaches to drug treatment and social re-integration
- Public information campaigns, communications and community engagement
The following pages will provide you with local information and services that are supporting these national aims.
| Services | Description |
| Wokingham Drug Service Directory | A directory of local substance misuse services for adults and young people, and including national organisations |
| Young People's Substance Misuse Service | Details of screening and referral pathways for young people |
| Harm reduction | Details of local initiatives, such as Needle Exchange and Blood-Borne Viruses (BBV) |
| News and events | Details of substance misuse news and events |
Contact us
| Information | Contact |
| Address: | Wokingham Borough Council Drug Action Team Waterford House Erfstadt Court Denmark Street Berkshire RG40 2YF |
| Telephone: | 0118 974 6021 |
| Fax: | 0118 974 3788 |
Related Documents
The new 10 year National Drug Strategy 2008 -2018, launched 27 February 2008 PDF (1.03 MB)
