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The Aims Of The ADATs

The aims of the Association are to:

  • Provide facilities for consultation and conference on all or any matters relating to the work of ADATs
  • Increase and improve communication across Alcohol & Drug Action Teams, and between ADATs and other key local and national organisations on drug policy
  • To ensure the pro-active involvement of ADATs in influencing the development of new policy initiatives
  • Represent ADATs as a body and provide a channel through which central government (including the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government), local authorities, COSLA and other bodies may obtain the views of the Association on major policy areas or issues of collective concern
  • To assist ADATs to respond to Government initiatives and legislation related to drug issues
  • Enter into dialogue with other National Forums and Professional Associations, to promote and explore benefits of partnership and integrated working