Drugs and Alcohol Today: Volume 4 Issue 2
Table of contents
GP Contract killing you? Time to call a nurse
Hannah Jacksley, Andrew Dicker, Patrick CoyneMany GPs still refuse to treat drug users, despite recent incentives and the introduction of the GP contract. Ask why and most will tell you that they fear a lack of appropriate…
Prejudice against drug users II — the enemy within
Sophie Capo‐Bianco, Gordon Hodson, David ClarkThe second study lifting the lid on negative attitudes towards drug users, from WIRED and the University of Wales, Department of Psychology.
To Russia with love: training nurses in St. Petersburg
Anita Green, David HollowayRussia has some of the worst drug and alcohol problems in the developed world. Hepatitis and HIV are reaching epidemic proportions, while opium, heroin and amphetamines are…
When a push is not a shove: assertive care, Dutch‐style
Diana Roeg, Ien van de Goor, Henk GarretsenThe Dutch are not afraid of getting their hands dirty in order to get things done. Faced with increasing numbers of chaotic drug users with little hope or inclination of…
Easy does it: the evidence for slow methadone detoxification
Jez Thompson, Louise TiffenIn light of the investigation by the General Medical Council on prescribing practices at a well‐respected treatment centre, we present the case for slow detoxification.
Part 5: Approaches to addiction series Series editor: Martin Weegman: Trust me, I'm a client — embracing motivational interviewing
Rosemary KentPractitioners working within alcohol and other drug services are often delighted when they ‘discover’ motivational interviewing (MI). Some regard it as confirmation of a style…
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1745-9265Renamed to:
Drugs, Habits and Social PolicyOnline date, start – end:
2001 – 2022Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedEditors:
- Dr Axel Klein
- Mr Blaine Stothard
- Dr Aysel Sultan