As crack comes in from the margins, its reputation as a demon drug grows. Even some staunch harm reductionists believe the grip of this drug is so pernicious that the only strategy is abstinence. More than a pipe dream –…
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Druglink article 2003 – He who shares, wins by Marion Walker
It’s official, not enough English GPs are in shared care schemes (SCS). Only 20% of GPs are sharing while the NHS wants 30%. With many regions not even out of the starting blocks, Marion Walker shares the secrets of Berkshire’s…
Druglink article 2003 – Carry on regardless: the battle to modernise NHS drug treatment services by Peter Mason
No doubt drug treatment services need to be improved. But, as Peter Mason points out in the second of our four articles on the NHS, real progress faces equally substantial barriers. Carry on regardless: the battle to modernise NHS drug…
Druglink article 2003 – Snakes and ladders: five years inside government drug policy by Mike Trace
Mike Trace has worked in the drugs field for nearly 20 years, most recently as the deputy drug czar and head of performance at the National Treatment Agency. At the end of last year, he was appointed chief of the…
Druglink Findings 2012 – Will intensive testing and sanctions displace treatment? by Mike Ashton
Enforce frequent drug testing and levy swift, certain and meaningful sanctions for substance use and many dependent users stop using without treatment. Mike Ashton asks if this is the future, or just a niche option applicable to users over whom authorities can exercise…
Druglink article 2012 – Twist in the tale by John Densmore
Payment by results (PBR) fundamentally changes the way that providers will be paid for services. But many are sceptical it can be made to work in our sector. John Densmore examines one especially knotty issue. Twist in the tale (PDF) Additional keywords: funding
Druglink article 2003 – Privates on parade by Peter McDermott
Access to a private treatment facility can mean the difference between having a career, and being unemployed Privates on parade (PDF)
Druglink article 2003 – Best foot forward: accredited training for complementary healthcare with drug users by Val Thomas
Complimentary medicine is increasingly popular among drug treatment clients, despite a lack of clinical evidence to prove it works. City Roads trainer Val Thomas places a new course in the wider context of quality standards in treatment. Best foot forward:…
Druglink article 2003 – Upping the ante: getting the dose right for pregnant drug users by Chris Lofty
A pregnant woman on a methadone script tests negative for the drug. Obviously, she is selling it on. Or is she? Chris Lofty examines why some pregnant women are being refused methadone, when in fact they may need more. Upping…
Druglink article 2003 – Ante-natal care: improving access for pregnant drug users by Marie Wade
Many pregnant drug users are still wary of coming forward for ant-natal care. Marie Wade was keen to do something about it. Ante-natal care: improving access for pregnant drug users (PDF)