ACMD

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ACMD is the abbreviation for the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, an independent expert body that advises the UK government on drug-related issues and policies.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf advisory body
expert committee
government advisory council
abbreviation ACMD
advises Home Office
UK government
characteristic expert
independent
non‑departmental public body
composition academics
clinicians
law enforcement representatives
other experts
scientists
country United Kingdom
field drug control
drug policy
public health
substance misuse
hasFocus evidence-based policy
harm reduction
health protection
public safety
jurisdiction Great Britain
language English
legalBasis Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
parentAgency UK Home Office
produces advice to ministers
recommendations
reports
regionServed United Kingdom
role advise on drug classification
advise on drug policy
advise on drug-related issues
assess harms of drugs
make recommendations on control of drugs
sector public sector
standsFor Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
topic controlled drugs
drug dependence
drug harms
drug misuse prevention
psychoactive substances

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Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs abbreviation ACMD
subject linked to: ACMD