Drugs
Drug Misuse and Dependence – Guidelines on Clinical Management (2007) – Orange Guidelines
Section 7.5 specific to dual diagnosis Orange guidance update
Models of Care for Treatment of Adult Drug Misusers(NTA, 2002)
Models of Care for Treatment of Adult Drug Misusers sets out a national framework for the commissioning of adult substance misuse treatment in England. Originally published in 2002, Models of Care outlined a four-tiered model for service delivery, with increasing levels of intervention. Click here
Models of Care
for Treatment of Adult Drug Misusers update (NTA, 2006)
Update 2006 builds upon, clarifies and refines the four-tier model of service provision outlined in the original 2002 framework, providing national guidance on commissioning and provision of treatment.
The guidance places a greater focus on harm reduction, with interventions integrated into all tiers of drug treatment. Particular emphasis is placed on minimising the spread of blood-borne viruses, reducing the risks of overdose and minimising the harm to local communities, and users' partners and families. Click here
Drugs: protecting families and communities (Home Office 2008) “drug strategy”
The drug strategy aims to reduce the harm that drugs cause to society, to communities, individuals and their families.
The 2008-2018 drug strategy comprises four strands of work:
- protecting communities through tackling drug supply, drug-related crime and anti-social behaviour
- preventing harm to children, young people and families affected by drug misuse
- delivering new approaches to drug treatment and social re-integration
- public information campaigns, communications and community engagement
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