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New figures were released today by the National Treatment Agency (NTA) for Substance Misuse which show that more than 202,000 people were recorded in drug treatment for 2007/08 with the number of people completing treatment successfully in 2007/08 increasing to more than 35,000 compared to 27,500 in 2006/07. However these figures don't tell the whole story.

BMA Scotland today (Friday 3 October 2008) called on the government to legislate for the introduction of compulsory labelling on all alcoholic products to help people understand and manage their drinking habits. The call comes in light of Scotland's Alcohol Awareness Week (5 - 11 October 2007). Because of a lack of consistent advice and information on alcohol content and what constitutes a recommended unit, people are confused as to the amount of alcohol they actually drink.

Cigarette packages showing graphic images that warn about the health effects of smoking have begun to appear in British stores.