Wednesday, July 25, 2007

NICE guidelines published to improve treatment for substance misuse / NICE, 25 July 2007
http://www.nice.org.uk/page.aspx?o=442736
The guidelines cover:
- the support and treatment people can expect to be offered if they have a problem with or are dependent on opioids, stimulants or cannabis
- how families and carers may be able to support a person with a drug problem and get help for themselves.
Drug misuse: psychosocial interventions: NICE clinical guideline 51
PDF - http://digbig.com/4tgpx
Drug misuse: opioid detoxification: NICE clinical guideline 52
PDF - http://digbig.com/4tgqa