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Addictions services: support, mutual aid and recovery from dual diagnosis
- Authors:
- LAUDET Alexandre B., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Community Mental Health Journal, 36(5), October 2000, pp.457-476.
- Publisher:
- Springer
Recovery from substance abuse and mental health disorders requires time, hard work and a broad array of coping skills. This American research investigates the associations among social support, recovery status and personal well-being in dually-diagnosed individuals using cross-sectional self-report data. Persons with higher levels of support and greater participation in dual-recovery mutual aid reported less substance use and mental health distress and higher levels of well-being. Participation in mutual aid was indirectly associated with recovery through perceived levels of support. Discusses the important role of specialised mutual aid groups in the dual recovery process.
New statistics will help clinicians
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Addiction Today, 12(65), September 2000, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Addiction Recovery Foundation
Presents summaries of research from the Royal College of Psychiatrists which cover family therapy in the treatment of eating disorders, substance misuse on psychiatric wards and children who murder.
The invisible visibles: a study of the needs of the homeless and mentally ill in Guyana
- Authors:
- LEE Judith A.B., ODIE-ALI Stella, BOTSKO Michael
- Journal article citation:
- International Social Work, 43(2), April 2000, pp.163-178.
- Publisher:
- Sage
This study explores the needs of the homeless and mentally ill in the heavily populated coastal area of Guyana. The process, findings and implications of this international social work collaboration are discussed. Many of the respondents have coexisting mental and substance abuse disorders. Living on the street is associated with serious physical health problems and violent victimisation. Loss of family support precipitates homelessness for respondents, who summarise their needs as a home, a meal and a job.
Psychiatric symptoms among clients seeking treatment for drug dependence: intake data from the National Treatment Outcome Research Study
- Authors:
- MARSDEN John, et al
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 176, March 2000, pp.285-289.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Many people with substance use disorders are vulnerable to other psychiatric disorders and present to addiction treatment services with comorbid psychiatric symptoms. This article describes prevalence of recent psychiatric treatment and current psychiatric symptoms and explores links between substance misuse, personal/social functioning and symptom severity. Addictions service providers should be vigilant to psychiatric problems among their clients at intake to treatment. Psychiatric symptoms are more closely linked to polydrug use than to opiate use in this population.
Price, cost and value of opiate detoxification treatments: reanalysis of data from two randomised trials
- Authors:
- GOSSOP Michael, STRANG John
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 177, September 2000, pp.262-266.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Treatments in different settings have different costs. A dilemma arises if expensive treatments lead to better outcomes. This study investigates conflicts between the priorities of cost minimisation, clinical effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness in the detoxification of opiate addicts. Results suggest naive adherence to cost and cost-containment considerations is dangerous. Discussion of treatment costs is misleading if not informed by, and adjusted for, evidence of effectiveness. This is especially important where marked differences in outcome between treatment options exist.
Substance misuse, psychiatric disorder and violent and disturbed behaviour
- Author:
- SOYKA Michael
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 176, April 2000, pp.345-350.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
Presents a literature review to assess whether people with schizophrenia who use substances have an increased risk for violence and disturbed behaviour. Concludes that substance misuse has been shown consistently to be a significant risk factor for violence and disturbed behaviour. Future research should try to evaluate possible pharmacological and psychosocial treatment approaches.
Mental health
- Author:
- RYAN Peter
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 9, April 2000, pp.48-50.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
The needs of people with severe mental health problems who are also misusing substances are complex and challenging. Describes recent research that offers a valuable insight into the characteristics and incidence of dual diagnosis.
Substance misuse among clients with severe and enduring mental health illness
- Authors:
- HIPWELL Alison E., SINGH Krishna, CLARK Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 9(1), February 2000, pp.37-50.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Substance use, in the context of severe and enduring mental illness, is a growing problem and is likely to have implications for the way mental health services are used. This compares service utilisation, psychiatric symptomatology and social support among 16 clients with psychotic illness who were regular substance users, with 16 clients attending the same service who did not use substances. Their use of the day-service was chaotic and reflected social difficulties, such as housing instability, financial, and legal issues rather than mental health problems. The findings highlighted the need for an integrated and accessible service which could provide long-term, intensive and practical support.
Substance use and misuse in psychiatric wards: a model task for clinical governance?
- Authors:
- WILLIAMS Richard, COHEN Jeff
- Journal article citation:
- Psychiatric Bulletin, 24(2), February 2000, pp.43-46.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of Psychiatrists
Substance use has reached endemic proportions. Inevitably, the world of psychiatric wards must reflect issues arising in our society. Recognition of its impact on the psychiatric ward is a key issue for staff and patients alike. This paper discusses the problems of substance use in this setting and suggests some procedures and approaches for dealing with its impact.
Women and mental health
- Editor:
- KOHEN Dora.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 251p.,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Aims to provide an overview of the most prominent mental health problems in women today. Examines physiological, sociological and psychological explanations for mental health problems and outlines the nature and treatment of conditions such as depression, schizophrenia, eating disorders, substance misuse and psychiatric problems associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Concludes with a description of mental health services for women.