University academic to advise Government on tackling drug misuse

25 Jul 2014

Dr Tim Millar appointed to Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Dr Tim Millar has been appointed to the government's Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, the independent, statutory body which makes recommendations to government about drug misuse.

Tim was one of nine new members given three-year appointments by The Home Secretary. The experts in healthcare, social science, criminal law, chemistry, education and drug prevention have been recruited to help deliver the ACMD’s ongoing work.

The ACMD is an independent body which makes recommendations to government on the control of dangerous or otherwise harmful drugs, including classification and scheduling under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and its regulations.

Its remit includes work on the misuse of medicines, recovery from alcohol and substance abuse and new psychoactive substances, or so-called “legal highs”.

Tim is a Senior Research Fellow and the Addiction Research Strategy Lead at the Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences.

The Home Secretary, Theresa May, said: “I welcome the new members to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs and look forward to working with them.

“The ACMD provides a vital service to the government and the addition of new members will further strengthen its expertise, knowledge and skills.”

Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs, Professor Les Iversen said: “I am pleased to welcome nine new members: their considerable experience and expertise will further strengthen our council.”