This service updates you with developments at the DRUG AND ALCOHOL FINDINGS web site
http://findings.org.uk.
ISSUE 9 of the DRUG AND ALCOHOL FINDINGS magazine first published in 2003 is now available free of
charge as downloadable PDFs (Adobe Acrobat files). Access by clicking this link:
http://findings.org.uk/issuesResults.php5?issueChoice=issue+9
or the BROWSE MAGAZINE link on the home page.
Last week you were introduced to the feature articles. This and subsequent messages will introduce
you to the NUGGETS, each of which analyses an important new 'what works' evaluation. Remember to
check the EXTENDED TEXTs for much more information.
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RAPID HOME DETOX PAVES WAY FOR OPIATE BLOCKERS TO SUSTAIN ABSTINENCE
Spanish study shows that given suitable patients and a suitable home environment, rapid
detoxification from opiates using a drug which precipitates withdrawal can be done at home. In case
of complications the family maintains close phone contact with the medical team.
Choose RAPID OPIATE DETOXIFICATION FEASIBLE AT HOME from the issue 9 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_9_1.pdf
PRACTICAL WAY TO IDENTIFY RETENTION-ENHANCING THERAPISTS
A Finnish study of problem drinkers offers a practical way to identify retention-enhancing
therapists which could be used in recruitment and training. Getting this right (see next entry) is
often more important than choosing the right type of therapy.
Choose HOW TO IDENTIFY RETENTION-ENHANCING... from the issue 9 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_9_2.pdf
US STUDIES REVEAL PART OF WHAT MAKES FOR GOOD COUNSELLORS
Two US studies of poor inner city cocaine users highlight the importance of adjusting therapeutic
style to match the patient's emotional state and how they tend to relate to other people. Aiding
these assessments and adjustments could be one way empathy and good communication improve outcomes.
Choose COUNSELLING: STYLE MATTERS from the issue 9 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_9_3.pdf
PERSONAL APPROACH AND ONGOING SUPPORT PERSUADE GPs TO TREAT DRUG USERS
Making the right approach and offering specialist support can transform the proportion of opiate
users treated by GPs on a 'shared care' basis was the clear message of a randomised study in the
north west of England.
Choose WAYS TO EXPAND SHARED CARE... from the issue 9 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_9_4.pdf
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