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Dealing with drug misuse

M B Gabbay1

  • 1University of Manchester.

Journal of the Royal Society of Health
|December 1, 1995
PubMed
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This study advocates for a client-centered, harm-minimization approach to drug misuse treatment in the UK. This strategy aims to lessen the community impact of addiction, especially in housing estates.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Addiction Medicine
  • Social Policy

Background:

  • Current drug misuse treatment trends in the UK are reviewed.
  • Opiate misuse poses the most significant societal challenge, with rising stimulant use also noted.
  • The impact of drug misuse on communities, particularly housing estates, is a growing concern.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue for the adoption of a client-centred approach in drug misuse treatment.
  • To emphasize harm minimisation strategies within this client-centred framework.
  • To reduce the negative societal impact of drug misuse behaviour.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of current treatment trends.
  • Argumentative analysis supporting a client-centred, harm-minimisation model.

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  • Focus on opiate misuse with consideration of stimulant use trends.

    • Main Results:

    • A client-centred approach is proposed as an effective strategy.
    • Harm minimisation is identified as a key component for reducing negative impacts.
    • The approach is particularly relevant for addressing drug misuse in community settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Adopting a client-centred, harm-minimisation strategy is recommended for UK drug misuse treatment.
    • This approach can mitigate the adverse effects of drug misuse on communities.
    • Addressing opiate misuse remains critical, while monitoring stimulant use is also necessary.