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Role of non-specialist nurses in supporting people who misuse drugs

23 April 2020

Nursing Standard

mental health

In their practice, nurses are likely to encounter people who misuse drugs, but they may find it daunting to support these patients. While specialist drug treatment...

Approaches to managing older people using opiates and their risk of dependence

03 April 2019

Nursing Older People

Medicines

There is little doubt that opiates have transformed healthcare, particularly in relation to pain management. However, many patients prescribed this type of drug...

Women are dying early from drug misuse

06 September 2017

Nursing Standard

Opinion

Women who misuse drugs are dying prematurely and in increasing numbers. The past decade has seen a 95% rise in the number of women dying as a result of drug misuse:...