I was sent this news yesterday via MAPS newsletter.
An independent group designed to give "politically neutral" information about the risks of drugs is being launched.
It has been set up by the government's former chief drugs adviser, David Nutt, who was sacked last October for criticising government policy.
The Independent Council on Drug Harms consists of about 20 specialists.
Prof Nutt has said the group will be "very powerful" and its "goal" will be to take over from the official Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
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Full article + short video interview : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8460555.stm
An independent group designed to give "politically neutral" information about the risks of drugs is being launched.
It has been set up by the government's former chief drugs adviser, David Nutt, who was sacked last October for criticising government policy.
The Independent Council on Drug Harms consists of about 20 specialists.
Prof Nutt has said the group will be "very powerful" and its "goal" will be to take over from the official Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs.
[...]
Full article + short video interview : http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/8460555.stm