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ISSUE 11 of the DRUG AND ALCOHOL FINDINGS magazine first published in 2004 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+11
or the BROWSE MAGAZINE link on the home page.
Earlier 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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OPIATE ANTAGONIST TREATMENT RISKS OVERDOSE
In Australia overdose risk was at least eight times higher after treatment with opiate blocking
drugs than after substitute prescribing. Choose OPIATE ANTAGONIST TREATMENT... from the issue 11
listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_1.pdf
METHADONE MAINTENANCE IS LOW-COST LIFESAVER
Even when slow methadone detoxification is bolstered by psychosocial therapy and aftercare,
methadone maintenance does better at prolonging lives.
Choose METHADONE MAINTENANCE... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_2.pdf
DUAL DIAGNOSIS ADD-ON IMPROVES OUTCOMES
UK study showing that treatment-resistant schizophrenic patients benefit from integrated substance
use/mental health therapy.
Choose DUAL DIAGNOSIS... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_3.pdf
NALTREXONE HELPS GPs AND PRACTICE NURSES MANAGE ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
Drug-free cognitive-behavioural therapy matches naltrexone-based primary care treatment for less
severe forms of alcohol dependence.
Choose NALTREXONE HELPS GPs... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_4.pdf
PRISON TREATMENT IN SCOTLAND FAILS TO IMPRESS
The first published findings from the national Scottish drug treatment evaluation highlighted the
relative ineffectiveness of treatment inside as opposed to outside prison.
Choose PRISON TREATMENT IN SCOTLAND... from the issue 11 listing or go direct to:
http://findings.org.uk/count/downloads/download.php?file=nug_11_5.pdf
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