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to recent evaluation studies and reviews with important practice implications. Though tailored for
the UK, this selection will be of international interest. This alert features our latest bulletin.
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INTERCEPT RELAPSE BY CHECKING HOW FORMER PATIENTS ARE DOING
In the USA two studies have shown that quarterly check-ups on former patients help identify the need
for and motivate further treatment. Gains in substance use/problem reductions only became evident
when improved procedures were introduced.
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=Scott_CK_6.txt
MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS PARTICULARLY BENEFIT FROM AFTERCARE ENHANCEMENTS
Further analysis of findings from a US centre reveals that systematically applying simple prompts
and motivators especially and substantially improved aftercare attendance among patients with mental
health problems, helping sustain progress made during initial residential treatment.
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=DeMarce_JM_2.txt
HEALTH SERVICE SAVES BY VACCINATING NEEDLE EXCHANGE USERS FOR HEPATITIS B
US figures show that testing needle exchange users for hepatitis B and at the same time starting a
short course of vaccinations (the UK model) saves lives and thousands of health service dollars, but
UK exchanges have lagged behind in offering these services.
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=Hu_Y_1.txt
HARM REDUCTION CASE FOR CRACK KITS FROM NEEDLE EXCHANGES
After needle exchanges started distributing crack smoking equipment, drug injectors in Ottawa
shifted from injecting to smoking the drug and less often shared their smoking equipment. The result
was safer drug use and greater service contact by crack smokers.
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=Leonard_L_1.txt
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