Probably of interest to list members

Rowdy Yates
Senior Research Fellow
Scottish Addiction Studies
Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology Section
Department of Applied Social Science
University of Stirling

W: http://www.dass.stir.ac.uk/sections/scot-ad/

T: +44(0)1786 - 467737

M: 07960 - 403392

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From:   Drug misuse research on behalf of Mike Ashton
Reply To:       Mike Ashton
Sent:   Tuesday, April 5, 2005 1:24 PM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Preventing opiate overdose

April ARTICLE OF THE MONTH from DRUG AND ALCOHOL FINDINGS

OVERDOSING ON OPIATES PART 2 . PREVENTION

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Now available for free download from www.drugandalcoholfindings.org.uk
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Now available for free download from www.drugandalcoholfindings.org.uk, part 2 of the
world's most thorough review of one of the biggest killers of illegal drug users -
overdosing on opiates. An international team of authors assesses the evidence on how to
reduce the death toll. Key message: the deaths are preventable, and preventing them is
within our reach. All it takes is some stretching.

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FINDINGS packages the latest research on 'what works' drawing out practice-relevant
implications for practitioners, managers, and commissioners in treatment, education,
prevention and enforcement. It is backed by three leading UK drug and alcohol charities:
DrugScope, Alcohol Concern and the National Addiction Centre. For sample copy and free
downloads visit www.drugandalcoholfindings.org.uk or phone DRUG AND ALCOHOL FINDINGS, c/o
Alcohol Concern, +44(0)20 7928 7377.

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