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<p>The Government takes the issues of addiction seriously and recognises the harms
they can cause to an individual and those around them. Anyone concerned about an addiction
should initially approach their general practitioner for advice. Local authorities
are responsible for assessing the needs of their local population and commissioning
services to meet these needs, including commissioning services to support people to
recover from alcohol and drug dependence. We are supporting them in this through the
provision of data, guidance and targeted support and funding via the Public Health
Grant. The public health grant will increase in real terms in 2020/21. This means
local authorities can continue to invest in prevention and essential frontline health
services.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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