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Barriers to management of opioid withdrawal in hospitals in England: a document analysis of hospital policies on the management of substance dependence.

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

Published: 28th June, 2022

Author: Sapphire Nichols

We are pleased to announce a 2 webinar series

We are pleased to announce a 2 webinar series

Working with neurodivergence: providing accessible and responsive services Read more

Published: 15th June, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: Sapphire Nichols

PREMIUM CPD MEMBERSHIP WEBINAR: Are psychedelic medicines the future for psychiatric disorders?

PREMIUM CPD MEMBERSHIP WEBINAR: Are psychedelic medicines the future for psychiatric disorders?

Wednesday 10th August, 3pm-4pm Read more

Published: 6th June, 2022

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Premium CPD Membership Webinar: Addiction to medicines: what does the new NICE guidance say?

Premium CPD Membership Webinar: Addiction to medicines: what does the new NICE guidance say?

Tuesday 21st June at 11am Read more

Published: 25th May, 2022

Updated: 28th June, 2022

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Professor Graham Foster on hepatitis C elimination

Professor Graham Foster on hepatitis C elimination

Professor Foster discusses the essential role primary care plays in eliminating hepatitis C. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2022

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Book Review: Every Family Has A Story

Book Review: Every Family Has A Story

Julia Samuel has the ability to capture the attention of a wide range of readers in her writing about difficult and complex subjects, including readers beyond the profession of psychotherapy. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2022

Updated: 20th April, 2022

Author: Sapphire Nichols

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

Counselling for addiction and compulsive behaviours: what value does it offer?

Counselling for addiction and compulsive behaviours: what value does it offer?

Article by Andrew Harvey, FD (Open), MBACP (Accred), AP APM. Andrew is a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor working in private practice with clients seeking to make and maintain changes around substance or behavioural struggles. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2022

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Book review: Supporting People Bereaved Through a Drug- or Alcohol-related Death

Book review: Supporting People Bereaved Through a Drug- or Alcohol-related Death

This comprehensive handbook is intended to help those whose work is supporting that group of bereaved adults who view substance use as a significant part of what led to the death of a loved one. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Updated: 22nd March, 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

What families need to know: Caring for someone with an alcohol or drug problem who is seriously ill

What families need to know: Caring for someone with an alcohol or drug problem who is seriously ill

Adfam, Manchester Metropolitan University and Alcohol Change UK have been working together to produce a simple, practical advice leaflet for the families and carers of people with an alcohol or other drug problem who are seriously ill. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Prescribed medications: when things go wrong

Prescribed medications: when things go wrong

I almost died after being over prescribed oxycodone. My passion is to now do all I can to make sure no one else ever has to suffer how I suffered. Paul Hemsil Read more

Published: 25th November, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Addiction professionals and RCGP joint conference

Addiction professionals and RCGP joint conference

The 26th Managing Drug and Alcohol Problems in Primary Care Conference 2022 will take place on Thursday 24 & Friday 25 March 2022 at RCGP, 30 Euston Square, London. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2021

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies

Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies

We have been promoting the potential advantages of primary care-based drug treatment, including a reduction health inequalities and the stigma associated with the use of drugs. Cranstoun provide the third in a series of case studies. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies

Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies

We are promoting the potential advantages of primary care-based drug treatment, including a reduction health inequalities and the stigma associated the use of drugs. Bristol Drugs Project provide the second in the series of case studies. Read more

Published: 3rd November, 2021

Updated: 17th November, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Safeguarding vulnerable drinkers

Safeguarding vulnerable drinkers

The Blue Light project manual: Working with Change Resistant Drinkers - Alcohol Change UK Read more

Published: 26th October, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies

Primary care-based drug treatment: case studies

We have been promoting the potential advantages of primary care-based drug treatment, including a reduction health inequalities and the stigma associated the use of drugs. Gateshead Recovery Partnership (GRP) provide the first in a series of case studies. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2021

Updated: 17th November, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

How are employers in the drug and alcohol treatment sector using the apprenticeship levy?

How are employers in the drug and alcohol treatment sector using the apprenticeship levy?

There are a number of promising workforce recommendations from the Dame Carol Black review (DCBR) including a commitment to fund training for those working in the sector: Read more

Published: 28th September, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Sobriety As A Business Owner

By Amber Badger, Founder of The Wild Wordsmith Read more

Published: 27th September, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Low Dead Space Equipment Communications Materials

A suite of materials on low dead space injecting equipment have been developed to raise awareness and reduce the transmission of blood-borne viruses when injecting drugs. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Three quarters of Brits back new controls to help protect children from alcohol advertising

Three quarters of Brits back new controls to help protect children from alcohol advertising

The Alcohol Health Alliance published the results of a recent YouGov poll of more than 12,000 Brits which suggests that there is strong public support for new controls to help protect children from alcohol advertising. Read more

Published: 25th August, 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

The wellbeing breather: pause to make better use of your time

The wellbeing breather: pause to make better use of your time

15 Minute Wellbeing blog by Hattie Moyes: If you can cook a meal in 15 minutes and get in shape in 15 minutes, why can't you improve your wellbeing in 15 minutes? Read more

Published: 6th July, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

Parents with drug and alcohol problems: how can commissioners and services provide the best interventions?

Parents with drug and alcohol problems: how can commissioners and services provide the best interventions?

Free joint Addiction Professionals and Adfam webinar Thursday 17th June 2021, 11am Read more

Published: 25th May, 2021

Updated: 12th October, 2021

Author: Sapphire Nichols

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Published: 14th January, 2019

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