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This chapter first presents a broad, multilevel model of the treatment processes. Then, measures of the different domains of treatment variables addressed by the model are reviewed [NIAA, USA]
This second report includes community activities in over 80 local authorities aimed at encouraging behaviour change and strengthening local partnership to tackle a wide range of key health priorities [Department of Health, UK]
The major influences on risk, regardless of markers for socioeconomic deprivation, are amenable to change and specific advice needs to be given, particularly on use of alcohol or drugs before cosleeping and cosleeping on a sofa [British Medical Journal, UK]
Peter Fleming, professor of infant health and developmental physiology in Bristol, said he felt “quite uncomfortable” over reports of a study published this week that had misinterpreted the finding [Guardian, UK]
According to a news story published today on Miadhu News, the Maldives has urged the United Nations to refocus its fight against illicit narcotics from security protection to enhanced public health {3’18”} [Talking Drugs]
The bed-time routine, I have missed so much. You can’t beat those night time cuddles and kisses; and her words of “I love you daddy” are actually ‘landing’ on me today. I feel so lucky to have this overnight access back and to feel like a real dad for once [Phil Hughes, Wired In]
The SDRC has been developed to be the main driver to influence change and promote recovery from substance misuse dependency within Scotland. It will challenge the stigma that people with experience of addiction face on a day to day basis and highlight the positive stories of recovery [Annemarie W, Wired In]
Going through the detox with my brother has taken much of the mystique out of it for me. It is an experience that I will prize all of my life. I was able to identify with everything he went through physically and emotionally – as only someone who has been there and done it possibly could – and guide him through it step by step [John Mills, UK]
Sharon tells us of how her life has changed over the past 12 months, having battled addiction with alcohol and drugs her outlook on life is now a positive one {13’40”} [Inexcess TV, UK]
As the NTA publishes its annual report and statistics for 2008/09, Paul Hayes talks about the NTA’s foundations and some of its achievements to date {2’07”} [Film Exchange on Alcohol & Drugs, UK]
Hester Parr: This presentation profiles the background and methodology for a small-scale research project commissioned by the SRN and which will be carried out in 2009 with existing carers groups. The project seeks to understand further the ways in which families and informal supporters can assist in the recovery of people with mental health problems [Scottish Recovery Network, UK]
Dual diagnosis affects a third of mental health service users, half of substance misuse service users and 70 per cent of prisoners [Mental Health Network, UK]
Great Britain is to launch its first drug cheat hotline in the run-up to the 2012 London Olympics [Guardian, UK]
The technical understanding of alcoholism and drug addiction has strong links to established beliefs about adult experiences, yet the applicability of adult models to adolescents has been questioned [NIAA, USA]
The purpose of this chapter is to familiarize the reader with a variety of fundamental issues that arise in the conduct of outcome evaluation in alcoholism treatment [NIAA, USA]
Diplomatic officials and rights groups in Britain are waging a campaign to save the life of a British man who has been sentenced to death for drug smuggling by a Chinese court despite apparent signs of mental illness [New York Times, USA]
The greatest challenges can only be solved collectively—by amassing the strength of many; by compiling knowledge, combining resources and taking action together [Canadian Centre of Substance Abuse]
[Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse]
Australians rank among the world’s top cannabis users, a review of global data has confirmed [The Australian]
If effective steps to change New Zealand’s heavy drinking culture are not taken soon, it is likely that the widespread damage associated with excess alcohol will continue for decades to come [Stuff, New Zealand]
