New Model Army (PDF) The very concepts that glue together our drug treatment system are under attack for being too entrenched in medicine. Ian Wardle looks at the emerging challengers to a status quo that has dominated policy and practice for more…
Tag Archive for Recovery
Druglink article 2014 – 2008-2009 The Recovery Debate by Mike Ashton and Neil McKeganey
Around Guy Fawkes night in November 2007, a whole box of fireworks exploded in the face of the drug treatment system, when the BBC asserted that only 3% of those who went into treatment became ‘drug free’. There were arguments…
Druglink article 1994 – Does recovery happen in NA? by George Christo
…and how long does it take? The answers have important practical considerations Does recovery happen in NA? (PDF)
Druglink article 1988 – Aids in the house by Stewart Dixon and Jane Hollis
Nowhere is the re-evaluation of drug services forced by HIV and AIDS more painful than in the traditional concept-based therapeutic communities, with their uncompromising philosophies and hierarchical regimes. But, as this report shows, far-reaching changes may be needed. Aids in…
Treatment/Recovery – alcohol
Barriers to Recovery: Overcoming obstacles to alcohol recovery in the UK Research shows that dependent drinkers face multiple, persistent barriers to entering recovery and social reintegration. This report uses data from interviews with professionals working in addiction and alcohol harm…
Treatment/Recovery – drugs
National drug and alcohol treatment waiting timesThis quarterly release by Public Health Scotland (PHS) reports on waiting times for people accessing specialist drug and alcohol treatment services between 1 April and 30 June 2026. Data are presented by NHS Board…