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The implications of drug treatment and testing orders

22 March 2000

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

The Crime and Disorder Act (1998) set out ways to tackle the link between crime and drug use. This article aims to review the Act and its implications on healthcare...

Cannabis: the evidence

21 July 1999

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

There has been a lot of publicity over the past year on the issue of whether the legal status of cannabis should be changed. Much of the debate has been emotional in...

Drug misuse by patients in an inner-city hospital

25 June 2003

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aim To identify the prevalence of drug misuse (illicit, over-the-counter and prescribed) by patients at Bristol Royal Infirmary, an inner-city teaching hospital, and...

Pain management in drug users

23 January 2002

Nursing Standard

CPD

The injecting drug user is likely to present as an emergency hospital admission as a result of drug use, associated problems or lifestyle-related issues. Nurses are,...

Motivation versus need: balanced decision-making in addictions

01 September 2006

Mental Health Practice

General

Units offering such services as detoxification, stabilisation and respite for problem drug and alcohol users often find that demand outstrips supply. Consequently,...

Effects of nightlife activity on health

12 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Learning zone continuing professional development

This article aims to increase understanding of nightlife health and the potential for nurses to reduce some of the negative health consequences associated with...

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...

Effects of nightlife activity on health

06 April 2005

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article aims to increase understanding of nightlife health and the potential for nurses to reduce some of the negative health consequences associated with...

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...