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<p>HMPPS is committed to reducing the supply and demand of drugs in prisons, delivering
a high-quality treatment and recovery system, and reducing the harms drugs cause,
including working closely with the privately managed HMP/YOI Parc. The following steps
are being taken to help reduce drug use in prisons in Wales:</p><p>Restricting the
supply of drugs:</p><ul><li><p>Increasing investments in prison security, including
introducing airport-style gate security to identify items such as drugs before they
are conveyed into prisons as well as X-ray body scanners to find internally concealed
items and x-ray baggage.</p></li><li><p>Increasing the number of drug trace detection
machines, helping prevent the smuggling of illegal drugs, including through the mail.</p></li><li><p>Increasing
the number and availability of specialist staff, drugs dogs and security equipment
to help identify illicit substances at the first possible opportunity available across
all sites.</p></li><li><p>Mandatory Drug tests in line with national guidance.</p></li><li><p>A
Crime in Prisons initiative to support the prosecution of those involved in the trafficking
of illicit substances.</p></li><li><p>Preventing and pursuing incidents of staff corruption.</p></li></ul><p>Reducing
the demand for drugs:</p><ul><li><p>Increasing opportunity for purposeful activities
in prison to reduce boredom and in turn the temptation to engage in illicit substances
through education and employment.</p></li><li><p>Providing opportunities for prisoners
to rehabilitate and resettle positively on release through meaningful employment,
appropriate housing, mental health support.</p></li></ul><p>Building recovery and
reducing harm from drugs:</p><ul><li><p>Providing opportunities for individuals to
engage in Psychosocial Interventions to reduce substance misuse.</p></li><li><p>Providing
all suitable individuals with appropriate clinical interventions for substance misuse.
In Wales, this includes Buvidal which is a long-acting buprenorphine to treat dependence
on opioids.</p></li><li><p>Providing Naloxone upon release, alongside associated training,
to help prevent accidental overdose incidents.</p></li><li><p>Providing harm reduction
advice about safer substance use and preventing blood borne viruses.</p></li><li><p>Providing
individuals in all Welsh prisons with the opportunity to live on an incentivised substance-free
living wing designed to support people to lead a substance-free life.</p></li><li><p>Exploring
options for opening a drug recovery wing in HMP Berwyn to support those misusing opiates
to abstain from drugs. Two drug recovery units have already been established at HMP/YOI
Parc.</p></li><li><p>Providing 24/7 support to prisoners via peer mentors and staff.</p></li><li><p>Providing
continuity of care through the gate care via collaborative working with agencies such
as Dyfodol, NHS and Alcoholics Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous.</p></li></ul>
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