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December 2025 Update
Recent reports in the addiction treatment sector highlight several key developments. Dame Carol Black has been appointed as an independent advisor to the UK government on drugs, signaling a renewed focus on drug policy. Public Health Grant funding of ś13.45 billion has been announced for the coming three years, aimed at supporting local public health initiatives including substance misuse services. Additionally, Wales has recorded its highest ever number of drug misuse deaths, with 417 fatalities last year, underscoring ongoing challenges in addressing drug-related harm. There is also a new three-year study set to evaluate the effectiveness of Lived Experience Recovery Organisations (LEROs) starting next March, funded by ś1.46 million to strengthen recovery community responses.