RCGP guide to the management of substance misuse in primary care

This extraordinary team of clinicians has created a reference work that will inspire doctors to deal with modern problems with skill and compassion. It pulls together a range of disciplines and is firmly rooted in day-to-day practice but embraces the broader vision of addictions policy and practice. (Prof. Michael Farrell, Director, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre) This comprehensive guide provides valuable support to primary care health professionals who work with, or care for, patients with substance misuse problems. The book has been fully updated from the first edition to cover the changing landscape of drug policy and treatment. The authors are experts drawn from different fields – all with practical experience of patients presenting with substance misuse problems. Containing chapters on alcohol, smoking, cannabis, opioids and CNS stimulants, the book also covers harm reduction, evidence-based treatment and non-pharmaceutical therapies. The book provides useful information too on the roles of the GP, pharmacist and nurse, making this the definitive work on substance misuse in primary care.