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The impact of COVID-19 on health care professionals who are exposed to drug-related deaths while supporting clients experiencing addiction

The impact of COVID-19 on health care professionals who are exposed to drug-related deaths while supporting clients experiencing addiction

A snippet from our latest Clinical Update edited by Dr Euan Lawson Read more

Published: 22nd February, 2022

Updated: 24th May, 2022

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Living Under Coronavirus and Injecting Drugs in Bristol (LUCID-B): A qualitative study of experiences of COVID-19 among people who inject drugs.

Living Under Coronavirus and Injecting Drugs in Bristol (LUCID-B): A qualitative study of experiences of COVID-19 among people who inject drugs.

A snippet from our latest Clinical Update edited by Dr Euan Lawson Read more

Published: 16th December, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Subjective symptoms and serum methadone concentrations: what should guide dose adjustments in methadone maintenance treatment? A naturalistic cohort study from Norway.

Subjective symptoms and serum methadone concentrations: what should guide dose adjustments in methadone maintenance treatment? A naturalistic cohort study from Norway.

A snippet from our latest Clinical Update edited by Dr Euan Lawson Read more

Published: 11th August, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Impact of bottle size on in-home consumption of wine: a randomized controlled cross-over trial

Impact of bottle size on in-home consumption of wine: a randomized controlled cross-over trial

A snippet from our latest Clinical Update edited by Dr Euan Lawson. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Navigating environmental constraints to injection preparation: the use of saliva and other alternatives to sterile water among unstably housed PWID in London

Navigating environmental constraints to injection preparation: the use of saliva and other alternatives to sterile water among unstably housed PWID in London

A snippet from our latest Clinical Update edited by Dr Euan Lawson. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2020

Updated: 3rd September, 2020

Author: Sapphire Nichols

SMMGP Medicinal Cannabis Sponsored Clinical Update

SMMGP Medicinal Cannabis Sponsored Clinical Update

This sponsored clinical update focuses on the emerging evidence base for medicinal cannabis for a range of indications. It has been made possible by an unrestricted education grant from Althea MMJ UK Ltd., a licensed producer, supplier and exporter of pharmaceutical grade medicinal cannabis. Read more

Published: 7th July, 2020

Updated: 9th July, 2020

Author: Sapphire Nichols

COPD and asthma in patients with opioid dependency: a cross-sectional study in primary care

COPD and asthma in patients with opioid dependency: a cross-sectional study in primary care

A snippet from our latest Clinical Update; edited by Euan Lawson. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2020

Author: Sapphire Nichols

HOW DO WE RETAIN OST PATIENTS IN TREATMENT?

HOW DO WE RETAIN OST PATIENTS IN TREATMENT?

Clinical Update editor Tom Jones summarises and comments on a primary care cohort study in the United Kingdom. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2019

Author: Sapphire Nichols

A randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation of the parents under pressure program for parents in substance abuse treatment.

A randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation of the parents under pressure program for parents in substance abuse treatment.

Clinical update March 2019: Read summaries of recent research papers together with commentary from leading experts in the field. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2019

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Hospital management of alcohol withdrawal: elective vs unplanned admission and detoxification

Hospital management of alcohol withdrawal: elective vs unplanned admission and detoxification

Clinical Update editor Tom Jones summarises a research paper and comments on the topic of hospital management of alcohol withdrawal. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2019

Updated: 11th September, 2019

Author: Sapphire Nichols

How many recovery attempts does it take to successfully resolve an alcohol or drug problem?

How many recovery attempts does it take to successfully resolve an alcohol or drug problem?

Our Clinical Update editor Tom Jones this month reviews a paper looking at alcohol or drug recovery Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2019

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Free Clinical Update Special Edition - Espranor®

Free Clinical Update Special Edition - Espranor®

This clinical update focuses on Espranor® (bup-lyo), the lyophilized (rapid-disintegrating) buprenorphine tablet for opioid use disorder (OUD) available since January 2017. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2019

Updated: 11th July, 2019

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Free Clinical Update: Special Edition

Free Clinical Update: Special Edition

This clinical update focuses on Buvidal® (CAM2038), the new prolonged-release subcutaneous buprenorphine injection for opioid use disorder. Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Updated: 8th July, 2019

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Baclofen: its effectiveness in reducing harmful drinking, craving, and negative mood. A meta-analysis.

Baclofen: its effectiveness in reducing harmful drinking, craving, and negative mood. A meta-analysis.

An extract (taster) from our May 2018 Clinical Update, edited by Tom Jones. Read more

Published: 30th November, 2018

Updated: 15th January, 2019

Author: Sapphire Nichols

The correlates and extent of prescribing of medications for alcohol relapse prevention in England

The correlates and extent of prescribing of medications for alcohol relapse prevention in England

A snippet from our latest Clinical Update edited by Dr Euan Lawson Read more

Published: 7th May, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Considering the harms of our habits: The reflexive urine drug screen in opioid use disorder treatment

Considering the harms of our habits: The reflexive urine drug screen in opioid use disorder treatment

A snippet from our latest Clinical Update edited by Dr Euan Lawson. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

In their own words: language preferences of individuals who use heroin

In their own words: language preferences of individuals who use heroin

Our Clinical Update editor Tom Jones looks at the label preferences of individuals who use heroin and are in early recovery. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2019

Author: Sapphire Nichols

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