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Substance misuse and mental health: an overview

28 August 2002

Nursing Standard

CPD

Patients with dual diagnosis of substance misuse and mental health problems present many challenges for nurses, as their complex needs make them difficult to manage...

The rational use of psychoactive substances

02 February 2005

Nursing Standard

CPD

Health professionals have a responsibility to ensure the rational use of prescribed psychoactive medicines. The appropriate use of these drugs has become a cause for...

Adolescents and alcohol misuse

09 April 2003

Nursing Standard

CPD

Alcohol misuse is regarded as a major public health issue, which results in more health-related problems than tobacco and illicit substances. Alcohol misuse among...