Information & statistics related to alcohol & drug misuse and community pharmacybased brief advice & intervention

Size: px
Start display at page:

Download "Information & statistics related to alcohol & drug misuse and community pharmacybased brief advice & intervention"

Transcription

1 Information & statistics related to alcohol & drug misuse and community pharmacybased brief advice & intervention 1

2 INTRODUCTION Alcohol and Drug Misuse and their related harms cost our society hundreds of millions of pounds every year. However this financial burden can never fully describe the full impact that substance misuse has on many vulnerable individuals including children and young people, families and communities in Northern Ireland 1 A recent piece of work published by the Department of Health in 2010 estimated that the cost of alcohol misuse could be as much as 900 million each year. According to the Continuous Household Survey, alcohol consumption has remained relatively constant since 2000/2001, although in recent years there has been a slight decrease in the proportion of people drinking above sensible levels. See below graph below 1 Levels of alcohol consumption in Northern Ireland are banded into weekly guidelines for sensible drinking. On a weekly basis, males drinking 21 units or less are considered to be within sensible limits, those drinking between 22 and 50 units are considered to be above sensible but below dangerous and those drinking 51 units and above are drinking at dangerous levels. The sensible limit for women is 14 units per week, the above sensible and below dangerous is between 15 and 35 units and dangerous are 36 units and above. The graph results show a significant decrease in the percentage of respondents drinking above sensible and below dangerous levels from 23% in 2005 to 19% in However, similar proportions of respondents were drinking at dangerous levels in both 2005 and 2008 (6% and 5%) respectively. 1 New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs Phase : A Framework for Reducing Alcohol and Drug Related Harm in Northern Ireland, December

3 Substance misuse, including alcohol and prescription drug misuse is a significant public health and social issue in Northern Ireland. It is estimated that alcohol is a significant factor in 40% of all hospital admissions rising to 70% of Accident and Emergency weekend attendances 2 Drug Misuse Drug misuse compared to alcohol can vary in respect of scale, pattern and intensity. Drug misuse in Northern Ireland over the last 20 years has reflected the changing nature of illicit drug use. In fact, Northern Ireland s pattern of drug misuse has probably mirrored that in Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland in terms of recreational use, but has not seen the same intensity of problem drug misuse especially in respect of heroin and crack cocaine. Figures provided by the DRUG PREVALENCE SURVEY show that cannabis remains the main illegal drug of choice and the most commonly reported on by treatment services. In the early 1990s, ecstasy, LSD and speed became illicit drugs that posed concern especially among young people. At the same time there was increasing public concern over the use of heroin in certain parts of Northern Ireland. Since then the rise in drug misuse among young people seems to have slowed and there has not been an explosion in opiate use as was seen in Dublin and parts of Great Britain at the end of 1990s. However, cannabis use is still of some concern and it would also appear that there has been an increase in the use of cocaine as exemplified by increased seizures, treatment referral figures and anecdotal evidence. The most recent prevalence figures (2006/07) over a range of drugs are set out in the table 1 below. 1 Another aspect of drug use in Northern Ireland is the misuse of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines and prescribed drugs, often but not solely by older people. In addition volatile substance misuse remains a perennial issue, especially among young people. The Drug Prevalence Survey (2006/07) showed that about one-fifth of adults (aged years) in Northern Ireland had used sedatives and tranquilisers (20%) and anti-depressants (21%) at some point in their lifetime. The Government document New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs Phase , has identified emerging issues of concern. Information sources and Prevalence Surveys have continued to demonstrate the high levels of prescription and OTC drug use in Northern Ireland. There appear to be issues around the illicit use of prescription and OTC drugs and more recently the buying of prescription drugs on the Internet. 2 Making it Better through Pharmacy in the Community a draft 5 year strategy for pharmacy in the community in Northern Ireland 3

4 Table 1 Lifetime Prevalence figures 2006/7 Health Risks of Alcohol Consumption The New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs Phase 2 proposes a population approach to address alcohol misuse. It is seeking to reduce overall consumption by having a much greater focus on reducing health and community harms including anti-social behaviour and serious violent crime arising from alcohol misuse. Excessive alcohol intake has many adverse effects. It can cause concentration, attention, understanding and memory problems and excessive drinking often results in inappropriate behaviour, paranoia, irritability, and aggression. The BMA reported that alcohol contributed to over 60 medical conditions (BMA, Board of Science, 2008) ranging from alcohol dependence syndromes to chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, epilepsy and cancer. 1 New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs Phase : A Framework for Reducing Alcohol and Drug Related Harm in Northern Ireland, December

5 Identifying Harmful and Hazardous Drinking Historically the focus of research and management of alcohol related problems has been on those that experience severe alcohol dependence. In recent years there has been growing evidence leading to the identification of hazardous and harmful drinking within the population. Problem drinking is often defined in terms of alcoholism and related consequences such as domestic and public violence. However there are comparatively large numbers of individuals who consume hazardous amounts of alcohol and yet continue to function at work and in their homes. Recent policy documents have emphasised a proactive multi-disciplinary harm reduction approach using a variety of healthcare professionals and community support teams to address this very important public health issue. Harm reduction strategies include education and identification of at-risk drinkers and communication with clients about the impact and consequences of their alcohol consumption (WHO, 2010; SIGN 2003). 5

6 Brief Interventions for Alcohol Users Brief interventions are intended to provide early treatment following the detection of alcoholrelated problems. Guidance from NICE (following an evidence review) concluded that interventions delivered in primary care are beneficial and effective in reducing alcoholrelated outcomes. (Jackson et al 2010). Often this advice is supplemented by self-help materials such as leaflets or supportive websites. Customers may often present in the pharmacy with symptoms associated with alcohol misuse such as sleeping irregularities, indigestion, gastric problems, and requests for hangover cures or generally feeling run down. NICE guidance recommends that brief advice should be based on FRAMES principles: Feedback: provide feedback on the patient's risk for alcohol problems Responsibility: highlight that the individual is responsible for change Advice: advise reduction or give explicit direction to change Menu: provide a variety of options for change Empathy: emphasise a warm, reflective and understanding approach Self-efficacy: encourage optimism about changing behaviour Brief interventions Brief interventions for alcohol misuse are of four main types: alcohol education simple advice simple advice plus brief counselling and continued monitoring referral to specialist services for diagnostic evaluation and treatment. Brief interventions by pharmacists have achieved statistically significant reductions in alcohol consumption of about six units per week in primary care populations, showing greater benefits for men than women. Developed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1982 it uses ten questions that assess frequency of drinking, dependency indicators and the presence of problems related to alcohol use to ascertain whether alcohol use disorders may exist and the intervention needed to treat. It has both high sensitivity (92%) and specificity (94%) and can be used in a wide range of settings. A shortened version of the screen known as AUDIT-C can also be used. This has the convenience of being easy to employ, including the possibility of self-administration, but it is not as sensitive as the full AUDIT tool having a sensitivity of 82.6% and a specificity of 81.3% in detecting hazardous or harmful drinking at a cutoff point of 5 or greater (Dawson et al, 2005). 6

7 7

8 8

The Art of being Human

The Art of being Human Science - Year 6 Animals including Humans Block 6AH The Art of being Human Session 6 Resource pack Original resource copyright Hamilton Trust, who give permission for it to be adapted as wished by individual

More information

Substance use and misuse

Substance use and misuse An open learning programme for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians Substance use and misuse Educational solutions for the NHS pharmacy workforce DLP 160 Contents iii About CPPE open learning programmes

More information

Drug and Alcohol Management within the workplace

Drug and Alcohol Management within the workplace Drug and Alcohol Management within the workplace Introduction A business of any size can experience issues relating to drug and alcohol misuse at some point with their employees. It has become a growing

More information

Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Policy

Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Policy Drugs and Alcohol Abuse Policy Introduction From the beginning of 2013, there are increased requirements to provide mandatory proof of inhouse drugs and alcohol testing procedures prior to employees being

More information

SFHAB2 - SQA Unit Code HG0T 04 Support individuals who misuse substances

SFHAB2 - SQA Unit Code HG0T 04 Support individuals who misuse substances Overview For this standard you need to support individuals who misuse substances by enabling them to adopt safe practices, providing care and support following an episode of substance use and supporting

More information

Stafford Borough Council & South Staffordshire LPC - Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, AUDIT and Follow-up Service

Stafford Borough Council & South Staffordshire LPC - Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, AUDIT and Follow-up Service Stafford Borough Council & South Staffordshire LPC - Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention, AUDIT and Follow-up Service Background Alcohol misuse is recognised nationally as being of critical concern in

More information

Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2008

Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2008 Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2008 Summary This annual statistical report presents information on drug misuse among both adults and children. It includes a focus on young adults. The topics covered

More information

Guideline scope Smoking cessation interventions and services

Guideline scope Smoking cessation interventions and services 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Topic NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CARE EXCELLENCE Guideline scope Smoking cessation interventions and services This guideline

More information

Fenland Community Safety Partnership Newsletter

Fenland Community Safety Partnership Newsletter Fenland Community Safety Partnership Newsletter This Newsletter The Fenland Community Safety Partnership (CSP) is committed to reducing crime across the Fenland District through partnership projects led

More information

ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS

ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS Essential Information for Social Workers A BASW Pocket Guide Produced with support from: NHS National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse Bedford and Luton ALCOHOL, DRUGS & SOCIAL

More information

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE SCOPE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE SCOPE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE 1 Guideline title SCOPE Drug Misuse: opiate detoxification of drug misusers in the community, hospital and prison. 1.1 Short title Drug misuse detoxification

More information

SMART Wokingham Young persons Screening and Referral Form

SMART Wokingham Young persons Screening and Referral Form SMART Wokingham Young persons Screening and Referral Form Referral Source Date: Name of worker: Contact number: Referring Agency: Email address: Client Information Surname First Name Title Previous Name

More information

NJ SBIRT Project QUARTERLY PROVIDER MEETING MARCH 9, 2017 SUZANNE BORYS, ED.D.

NJ SBIRT Project QUARTERLY PROVIDER MEETING MARCH 9, 2017 SUZANNE BORYS, ED.D. NJ SBIRT Project QUARTERLY PROVIDER MEETING MARCH 9, 2017 SUZANNE BORYS, ED.D. SBIRT stands for S CREENING BRIEF INTERVENTION R EFERRAL TO TREATMENT SBIRT Defined SBIRT is a comprehensive, integrated,

More information

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE SCOPE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE SCOPE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE 1 Guideline title SCOPE Drug Misuse: opiate detoxification of drug misusers in the community, hospital and prison. 1.1 Short title Drug misuse detoxification

More information

Substance Misuse in Norfolk

Substance Misuse in Norfolk Needs Assessment 2013 Substance Misuse in Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group Area Needs Assessments: North Norfolk By Claire Gummerson, Research and Information Officer for Norfolk Drug and Alcohol Action

More information

FDAP/ADFAM Drug & Alcohol Family Worker Professional Certification Workplace Assessment

FDAP/ADFAM Drug & Alcohol Family Worker Professional Certification Workplace Assessment SFHAD1: Raise awareness about substances, their use and effects For this standard you will need to raise awareness about substances (drugs and alcohol), the use of substances and the effects of substances.

More information

POLICY AND GUIDANCE FOR MANAGERS ON STAFF SUBSTANCE MISUSE

POLICY AND GUIDANCE FOR MANAGERS ON STAFF SUBSTANCE MISUSE POLICY AND GUIDANCE FOR MANAGERS ON STAFF SUBSTANCE MISUSE HEALTH & SAFETY UNIT AUTUMN 2012 CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 2 AIM... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. 3 APPLICATION...

More information

Drugs, Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy

Drugs, Alcohol and Substance Misuse Policy 1. Introduction 2. Scope of Policy 3. Overview and Policy Detail 4. Education, Intervention and Referral 5. Disruptive or Dangerous Behaviour 6. College Accommodation 7. Consequences 8. Status of Policy

More information

Recommendations from the Devon Prisons Health Needs Assessment. HMP Exeter, HMP Channings Wood and HMP Dartmoor

Recommendations from the Devon Prisons Health Needs Assessment. HMP Exeter, HMP Channings Wood and HMP Dartmoor from the Devon Prisons Health Needs Assessment HMP Exeter, HMP Channings Wood and HMP Dartmoor 2011-2012 In April 2006 the responsibility for prison healthcare transferred from HM Prison Service to the

More information

Dual Diagnosis. Themed Review Report 2006/07 SHA Regional Reports East Midlands

Dual Diagnosis. Themed Review Report 2006/07 SHA Regional Reports East Midlands Dual Diagnosis Themed Review Report 2006/07 SHA Regional Reports East Midlands Contents Foreword 1 Introduction 2 Recommendations 2 Themed Review 06/07 data 3 Additional information 13 Weighted population

More information

Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2007

Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2007 Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2007 Summary For the first time, this annual statistical bulletin presents information on drug misuse among both adults and children. The topics covered include: Prevalence

More information

Weight management. Understanding the causes, prevention, assessment and management of obesity

Weight management. Understanding the causes, prevention, assessment and management of obesity An open learning programme for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians Weight management Understanding the causes, prevention, assessment and management of obesity Educational solutions for the NHS pharmacy

More information

The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Hospital Use

The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Hospital Use www.ccsa.ca www.cclt.ca Report in Short The Impact of Substance Use Disorders on Hospital Use What Is this Report About? This report: Describes trends in individuals hospitalized because of a primary diagnosis

More information

H5VJ 04 (SFH AD1) Raise Awareness About Substances, Their Use and Effects

H5VJ 04 (SFH AD1) Raise Awareness About Substances, Their Use and Effects H5VJ 04 (SFH AD1) Raise Awareness About Substances, Their Use and Effects Overview For this standard you will need to raise awareness about substances (drugs and alcohol), the use of substances and the

More information

In order to do this we want a consistent approach from Sheffield agencies to maximise the impact of this work.

In order to do this we want a consistent approach from Sheffield agencies to maximise the impact of this work. The Citywide response to Spice use in Sheffield Spice use needs a co-ordinated response. Our vision is that all workers in contact with Spice users will have the opportunity to respond to Spice use in

More information

H5VL 04 (SFH AB2) Support Individuals Who are Substance Users

H5VL 04 (SFH AB2) Support Individuals Who are Substance Users H5VL 04 (SFH AB2) Support Individuals Who are Substance Users Overview For this standard you need to support individuals who are substance users by enabling them to adopt safe practices, providing care

More information

UNIVERSITY STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS ON SUBSTANCE USE/MISUSE

UNIVERSITY STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS ON SUBSTANCE USE/MISUSE UNIVERSITY STATEMENT FOR STUDENTS ON SUBSTANCE USE/MISUSE HEALTH & SAFETY UNIT AUTUMN 2012 CONTENTS 1 AIM... 2 2 APPLICATION... 2 3 DEFINITIONS... 2 4 EDUCATION AND AWARENESS RAISING... 2 5 PROVISION OF

More information

The Woodlands Managing Alcohol To Support Recovery In Mental Health

The Woodlands Managing Alcohol To Support Recovery In Mental Health The Woodlands Managing Alcohol To Support Recovery In Mental Health Case Study: What Is Working Well From The Nottingham Perspective By Dr David Rhinds & Kevin Howard The Woodlands The Woodlands comprises

More information

The Blue Light project: The story. A report on progress to March 2016

The Blue Light project: The story. A report on progress to March 2016 The Blue Light project: The story so far A report on progress to March 2016 The Blue Light project is an innovative and cost effective approach to tackling one of the most challenging groups in the community:

More information

Substance Misuse in Older People

Substance Misuse in Older People Substance Misuse in Older People Dr Tony Rao Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist, SLAM NHS Foundation Trust Visiting Researcher, Institute of Psychiatry, Neurology and Neuroscience Chair of Substance Misuse

More information

THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE USE

THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE USE THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE USE Sarah Dobbie, Jade Llewellyn & Tom Wiles 13/09/2016 TaskForce Community Agency Inc. Who Are We? Taskforce Community Agency is a not-for-profit organisation providing counselling,

More information

Drugs Policy (including Alcohol)

Drugs Policy (including Alcohol) Frederick Bremer School Drugs Policy (including Alcohol) Person Responsible Review Frequency Policy First Issued Ms Emma Hillman 3 year review Last Reviewed September 2015 Agreed by LT on Does this policy

More information

Health Needs Assessment Alcohol and illicit drug use

Health Needs Assessment Alcohol and illicit drug use Health Needs Assessment Alcohol and illicit drug use NHS Grampian Substance Misuse Group August 2014 Data up to Quarter 2 2014/15 chris.littlejohn@nhs.net Christopher Littlejohn Consultant in Public Health

More information

Alcohol, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault

Alcohol, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Alcohol, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Key Points Between 25% and 50% of those who perpetrate domestic abuse have been drinking. In some studies the figure is as high as 73%. Cases involving severe violence

More information

Hertfordshire Young People s Substance Misuse Strategic Plan

Hertfordshire Young People s Substance Misuse Strategic Plan Hertfordshire Young People s Substance Misuse Strategic Plan 2014 15 1 1. Introduction and context Young people misusing substances can cause harm to our communities through crime and antisocial behaviour,

More information

NIDA Quick Screen V1.0F1

NIDA Quick Screen V1.0F1 NIDA Quick Screen V1.0F1 Name:... Sex ( ) F ( ) M Age... Interviewer... Date.../.../... Introduction (Please read to patient) Hi, I m, nice to meet you. If it s okay with you, I d like to ask you a few

More information

Youth Justice National Development Team. Youth Justice National Development Team Annual Report. Fiona Dyer

Youth Justice National Development Team. Youth Justice National Development Team Annual Report. Fiona Dyer Youth Justice National Development Team 2012-2013 Youth Justice National Development Team Annual Report Fiona Dyer National Development Team April 2013 0 Annual Report April 2012 March 2013 Youth Justice

More information

Community alcohol detoxification in primary care

Community alcohol detoxification in primary care Community alcohol detoxification in primary care 1. Purpose The purpose of this primary care enhanced service is to improve the health and quality of life of people whose health may be compromised by their

More information

THREE STEPS TO CHANGE LIVES. How we can act effectively to reduce suicide in Ireland

THREE STEPS TO CHANGE LIVES. How we can act effectively to reduce suicide in Ireland THREE STEPS TO CHANGE LIVES How we can act effectively to reduce suicide in Ireland THREE STEPS TO CHANGE LIVES HOW WE CAN ACT EFFECTIVELY TO REDUCE SUICIDE IN IRELAND More than 450 people die by suicide

More information

PERSPECTIVES ON DRUGS Emergency health consequences of cocaine use in Europe

PERSPECTIVES ON DRUGS Emergency health consequences of cocaine use in Europe UPDATED 16. 5. 2014 PERSPECTIVES ON DRUGS Emergency health consequences of cocaine use in Europe Every year, several thousands of cocainerelated emergencies are reported in Europe, along with hundreds

More information

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED MISUSE

MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED MISUSE MANAGERS GUIDANCE - Alcohol Or Drug Related Misuse Section 11.04 MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE ALCOHOL OR DRUG RELATED MISUSE This guidance details the Trust s aims to raise awareness of the risks of alcohol or

More information

Defining Drugs. Any substance which, when taken into the body, alters or modifies one or more body functions

Defining Drugs. Any substance which, when taken into the body, alters or modifies one or more body functions Defining Drugs Any substance which, when taken into the body, alters or modifies one or more body functions * Any drug, including prescription medicines and overthe-counter drugs, can be misused and abused.

More information

4 th largest seaside town in UK 2 nd most densely populated Most densely populated which is 100% seaside Typical presentation for a town of its

4 th largest seaside town in UK 2 nd most densely populated Most densely populated which is 100% seaside Typical presentation for a town of its Glyn Halksworth 4 th largest seaside town in UK 2 nd most densely populated Most densely populated which is 100% seaside Typical presentation for a town of its scale. Or is it? Tourism and alcohol Regional

More information

World Drug Report 2017

World Drug Report 2017 World Drug Report 2017 DEMAND Global trends in estimated number of drug users and people with drug user disorders, 2006-2015 Global trends in the estimated prevalence of drug use and prevalence of people

More information

Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2009

Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2009 Statistics on Drug Misuse: England, 2009 Copyright 2009, The Health and Social Care Information Centre. All Rights Reserved. The NHS Information Centre is England s central, authoritative source of health

More information

WEXHAM COURT PRIMARY SCHOOL. Drug Education Policy

WEXHAM COURT PRIMARY SCHOOL. Drug Education Policy WEXHAM COURT PRIMARY SCHOOL Drug Education Policy 2015-2018 Date Approved: Autumn 2015 Date for Review: Autumn 2018 Responsibility: Pupil Support & Transforming Learning Committee Approved By: Page 1 of

More information

SLIGO CITY ALCOHOL STRATEGY. Prevent & Reduce Alcohol Related Harm

SLIGO CITY ALCOHOL STRATEGY. Prevent & Reduce Alcohol Related Harm SLIGO CITY ALCOHOL STRATEGY Prevent & Reduce Alcohol Related Harm 2018 2023 Foreword The Sligo Healthy Ireland Project in conjunction with the HSE North West Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force has developed

More information

Prescribing for substance misuse: alcohol detoxification. Clinical background

Prescribing for substance misuse: alcohol detoxification. Clinical background Prescribing for substance misuse: alcohol detoxification POMH-UK Quality Improvement Programme. Topic 14a: baseline Clinical background 1 2014 The Royal College of Psychiatrists. For further information

More information

Screening and brief interventions for risky and harmful drinking

Screening and brief interventions for risky and harmful drinking Screening and brief interventions for risky and harmful drinking Contents 2 Introduction The scale of the problem Categories of problem alcohol use Identifying hazardous and harmful drinkers What is a

More information

Glencoe Health. Lesson 3 Psychoactive Drugs

Glencoe Health. Lesson 3 Psychoactive Drugs Glencoe Health Lesson 3 Psychoactive Drugs Health espotlight Video BIG IDEA Psychoactive drugs affect the central nervous system and can be especially damaging to the developing brain and body of a teen.

More information

EDRS. trends. bulletin. Alcohol use disorders amongst a group of regular ecstasy users. Key findings. july Introduction.

EDRS. trends. bulletin. Alcohol use disorders amongst a group of regular ecstasy users. Key findings. july Introduction. ecstasy and related drug trends july 2011 bulletin Authors: Sheena Arora and Lucy Burns, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, University of New South Wales Suggested citation: Arora, S. & Burns,

More information

NIDA-Modified ASSIST Prescreen V1.0 1

NIDA-Modified ASSIST Prescreen V1.0 1 NIDA-Modified ASSIST Prescreen V1.0 1 F Name:... Sex ( ) F ( ) M Age... Interviewer... Date.../.../... Introduction (Please read to patient) Hi, I m, nice to meet you. If it s okay with you, I d like to

More information

Develop an awareness of substance misuse

Develop an awareness of substance misuse Develop an awareness of substance misuse UV11359 Y/601/2359 Learner name: VRQ Learner number: VTCT is the specialist awarding body for the Hairdressing, Beauty Therapy, Complementary Therapy, Hospitality

More information

Addiction and Substance misuse pathways

Addiction and Substance misuse pathways Addiction and Substance misuse pathways Gordon Morse Chief Medical Officer Turning Point UK Gordon Morse statement of interests Sole employer Turning Point Some unpaid advisory work to the Hepatitis C

More information

Domestic Violence Inventory

Domestic Violence Inventory Domestic Violence Inventory www.online-testing.com Domestic Violence Inventory Pre-Post The Domestic Violence Inventory Pre-Post or DVI Pre-Post is an objective and standardized test for domestic violence

More information

FDAP Drug & Alcohol Professional Certification Workplace Assessment

FDAP Drug & Alcohol Professional Certification Workplace Assessment DANOS AB2 Support individuals who are substance users This unit is about supporting individuals who are substance users by enabling them to adopt safe practices, providing care and support following an

More information

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE QUALITY AND OUTCOMES FRAMEWORK (QOF) INDICATOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Briefing paper QOF indicator area: Diabetes dietary review Potential output: Recommendations

More information

ALCOHOL HARM REDUCTION STRATEGY

ALCOHOL HARM REDUCTION STRATEGY LEICESTERSHIRE CONSTABULARY ALCOHOL HARM REDUCTION STRATEGY Post Responsible Supt. Community Safety Bureau Effective Date April 2005 Last Reviewed By Date Last Reviewed Next Review Date April 2006 Human

More information

Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Misuse Policy

Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Misuse Policy Drugs, Alcohol & Substance Misuse Policy (Non-Statutory) Reviewed/Approved by Trustees Education Committee: 14.06.18 Review Cycle: Every Two Years Review Date: Summer Term 2020 Rationale The Burgate School

More information

Q1. The graph shows the risk of addiction and risk of harm to the body for some drugs.

Q1. The graph shows the risk of addiction and risk of harm to the body for some drugs. Q. The graph shows the risk of addiction and risk of harm to the body for some drugs. (a) (i) Name two legal recreational drugs shown in the graph. () The overall impact of legal drugs on health is much

More information

Harm reduction for drug users

Harm reduction for drug users In Northern Ireland, 3 out of 4 drug-related deaths involve more than one drug or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol. In many cases, prescription drugs (for example diazepam or tramadol) are

More information

Models and frameworks that assist in assessing alcohol and other drug use

Models and frameworks that assist in assessing alcohol and other drug use Models and frameworks that assist in assessing alcohol and other drug use (2012) DECEMBER 2009 Provided by Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia Harm Minimisation: examples Seatbelts Bike helmets Traffic

More information

No one should be at risk of poor health because of their social and economic situations.

No one should be at risk of poor health because of their social and economic situations. HEALTH MATTERS No one should be at risk of poor health because of their social and economic situations. Members of municipal government play an important role in shaping policies that impact all aspects

More information

Ref : 06:01:PP:019: NIBT Issue Date: September 2006 Page: 1 of 8 NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE ALCOHOL & DRUGS POLICY AND PROCEDURE

Ref : 06:01:PP:019: NIBT Issue Date: September 2006 Page: 1 of 8 NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE ALCOHOL & DRUGS POLICY AND PROCEDURE Ref : 06:01:PP:019: NIBT Issue Date: September 2006 Page: 1 of 8 NORTHERN IRELAND BLOOD TRANSFUSION SERVICE ALCOHOL & DRUGS POLICY AND PROCEDURE 1 Introduction The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

More information

Appendix 1. Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Service Elm Lodge 4a Marley Close Greenford Middlesex UB6 9UG

Appendix 1. Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Service Elm Lodge 4a Marley Close Greenford Middlesex UB6 9UG Appendix 1 Mr Dwight McKenzie Scrutiny Review Officer Legal and Democratic Services Ealing Council Perceval House 14 16 Uxbridge Road Ealing London W5 2HL Cognitive Impairment and Dementia Service Elm

More information

Focal Point Ireland: national report for 2016 Drugs Ireland

Focal Point Ireland: national report for 2016 Drugs Ireland Focal Point Ireland: national report for 206 Drugs Ireland Health Research Board. Irish Focal Point to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction Authors of the national report Margaret

More information

NIDA-Modified ASSIST - Prescreen V1.0*

NIDA-Modified ASSIST - Prescreen V1.0* NIDA-Modified ASSIST Assessment Instrument [1] NIDA-Modified ASSIST - Prescreen V1.0* *This screening tool was adapted from the WHO Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) Version

More information

The Parents Back to School Kit Part 2 Kids and the misuse of Medications

The Parents Back to School Kit Part 2 Kids and the misuse of Medications The Parents Back to School Kit Part 2 Kids and the misuse of Medications Prescription drugs and over the counter medications are the third most commonly misused substances (after alcohol and cannabis)

More information

Trends in treated problem cannabis use in the seven health board areas outside the Eastern Regional Health Authority, 1998 to 2002

Trends in treated problem cannabis use in the seven health board areas outside the Eastern Regional Health Authority, 1998 to 2002 Drug Misuse Resear ch Divisio n Contents - Summary - Glossary of terms - Introduction - Methods - Analysis Trends in treated problem cannabis use in the seven health board areas outside the Eastern Regional

More information

The audio is by default through your computer s speakers. If you would like to call in, click view audio options

The audio is by default through your computer s speakers. If you would like to call in, click view audio options Asking Questions Membership Key Findings from the 2018 College Prescription Drug Study Dr. Anne McDaniel, Dr. Erica Phillips, Nicki Adams & Blake Marble Center for the Study of Student Life & Student Life

More information

Guidelines for Developing a School Substance Use Policy. Table of Contents

Guidelines for Developing a School Substance Use Policy. Table of Contents Guidelines for Developing a School Substance Use Policy Table of Contents Introduction 2 Why a policy on Substance Use?.2 What is a Substance Use Policy and how is it developed? 3 STEP 1: Establish a core

More information

Policy on Alcohol, Smoking and Drugs. Revised: August 2017 Review date: August 2018

Policy on Alcohol, Smoking and Drugs. Revised: August 2017 Review date: August 2018 Policy on Alcohol, Smoking and Drugs Revised: August 2017 Review date: August 2018 Introduction Oxford Tutorial College is committed to ensuring that the College is a healthy College, free from the misuse

More information

Using Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Practice: A Skills Building Workshop

Using Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Practice: A Skills Building Workshop Using Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) in Practice: A Skills Building Workshop Joanne DeSanto Iennaco PhD, PMHNP BC, PMHCNS BC, APRN Acknowledgements Yale SBIRT Medical Health

More information

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) (Part 2 of 2)

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) (Part 2 of 2) Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) (Part 2 of 2) Pam Pietruszewski National Council for Behavioral Health February 23, 2017 1. Understand the clinical components of SBIRT and

More information

Using Rapid Assessment and Response Methodology: Waterloo Region's Experience Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program Conference

Using Rapid Assessment and Response Methodology: Waterloo Region's Experience Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program Conference Using Rapid Assessment and Response Methodology: Waterloo Region's Experience Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program Conference February 12, 2013 Before we begin Who has completed, or been involved

More information

The substance misuse t reatment needs of minority prisoner gro u p s : women, young off e n d e r s and ethnic minorities

The substance misuse t reatment needs of minority prisoner gro u p s : women, young off e n d e r s and ethnic minorities The substance misuse t reatment needs of minority prisoner gro u p s : women, young off e n d e r s and ethnic minorities P a t t e rns of Crime Crime Reduction Policing and Organised Crime Criminal Justice

More information

RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT S CONSULTATION PAPER

RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT S CONSULTATION PAPER RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT S CONSULTATION PAPER REGULATIONS TO SPECIFY THE DRUGS AND CORRESPONDING LIMITS FOR THE NEW OFFENCE OF DRIVING WITH A SPECIFIED CONTROLLED DRUG IN THE BODY ABOVE

More information

Drugs and Alcohol. Legal Position for Drug and Alcohol Management

Drugs and Alcohol. Legal Position for Drug and Alcohol Management Drugs and Alcohol The misuse of drugs and alcohol is a serious problem in the workplace, not only for the misusers but also for employers, colleagues and the public. The possession of some drugs is illegal;

More information

Alcohol Brief Interventions

Alcohol Brief Interventions About the course: This course is designed to equip participants with the information and skills needed to deliver evidence-based brief interventions to reduce alcohol-related harm, whether you work with

More information

7. Provide information - media campaigns such as know your units, labelling on drinks

7. Provide information - media campaigns such as know your units, labelling on drinks Teacher Notes Introduction This activity encourages students to decide on what measures they believe are appropriate for the regulation of alcohol consumption and to present these views as an argument.

More information

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE POLICY NOV 2018

DRUG AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE POLICY NOV 2018 DRUG AND SUBSTANCE MISUSE POLICY NOV 2018 CONTENTS Policy... 3 POLICY A significant proportion of young people referred to New Horizons Federation schools are known users of drugs and alcohol. Some are

More information

EVALUATION OF AN INTERRELATED TIERED INTERVENTION TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS AND HARMFUL DRINKING

EVALUATION OF AN INTERRELATED TIERED INTERVENTION TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS AND HARMFUL DRINKING EVALUATION OF AN INTERRELATED TIERED INTERVENTION TO REDUCE HAZARDOUS AND HARMFUL DRINKING Ciara Close, Research Fellow, Centre for Public Health, QUB ALCOHOL MISUSE Alcohol misuse means drinking excessively

More information

Alcohol and Drug Commissioning Framework for Northern Ireland Consultation Questionnaire.

Alcohol and Drug Commissioning Framework for Northern Ireland Consultation Questionnaire. Alcohol and Drug Commissioning Framework for Northern Ireland 2013-16 Consultation Questionnaire. This questionnaire has been designed to help stakeholders respond to the above framework. Written responses

More information

health impacts factsheet

health impacts factsheet Health services are central to tackling harm at the individual level among those with alcoholuse disorders and other conditions caused by harmful use of alcohol. The World Health Organisation (WHO) states

More information

JSNA Substance Misuse

JSNA Substance Misuse JSNA Substance Misuse Introduction 9.1. Substance misuse causes less damage to health in absolute population terms than tobacco or alcohol. However, its association with crime and antisocial behaviour

More information

What are they? Why do people take these drugs?

What are they? Why do people take these drugs? What are they? Legal or illegal highs, head shop or herbal highs are names given to psychoactive substances (drugs) that may be on sale in Ireland through shops that sell drug-related products (head shops,

More information

Showcasing the work of the Alcohol & Drugs Community of Improvement

Showcasing the work of the Alcohol & Drugs Community of Improvement Showcasing the work of the Alcohol & Drugs Community of Improvement Andy Collins, Public Health Co-ordinator, Doncaster Council Jez Mitchell, Public Health Principal, Wakefield Council Liz Butcher, HWB

More information

Drug Prevention Policy CONTROL OF LEGAL SUBSTANCES

Drug Prevention Policy CONTROL OF LEGAL SUBSTANCES Drug Prevention Policy The School condemns the use of illegal substances at any time and believes the misuse of legal substances, including prescription and non-prescription drugs, tobacco, alcohol, solvents

More information

Safe. Sensible. Social The next steps in the National Alcohol Strategy

Safe. Sensible. Social The next steps in the National Alcohol Strategy Safe. Sensible. Social The next steps in the National Alcohol Strategy A response from Alcohol Concern Prepared by Don Shenker, Director of Policy and Services June 2007 62 Leman Street, London E1 8EU

More information

Bishop Vaughan Catholic School. Substance Misuse Policy

Bishop Vaughan Catholic School. Substance Misuse Policy Bishop Vaughan Catholic School Substance Misuse Policy Substance Misuse Policy Bishop Vaughan Catholic School Substance Misuse Policy Bishop Vaughan School follows the Guidance for Schools issued by the

More information

Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy

Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy 1. Aim Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy 1.1 Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network Ltd ( ICAN ) is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment in which all workers are treated fairly, with

More information

6.1.2 Other multi-agency groups which feed into the ADP and support the on-going work includes:

6.1.2 Other multi-agency groups which feed into the ADP and support the on-going work includes: 6. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS PLANNING FRAMEWORK 6.1 Analysis of Local Position 6.1.1 The Alcohol and Drug Partnership (ADP) in Renfrewshire has responsibility for local planning of alcohol and drug services. ADPs

More information

Drugs Education Policy

Drugs Education Policy Drugs Education Policy Background and Context Ravenshall School is a special school for young people with complex needs. The school accommodates pupils between the ages of 4 and 16; all pupils have a statement

More information

Doncaster Hidden Harm Strategy Drug and Alcohol Misuse in the Household

Doncaster Hidden Harm Strategy Drug and Alcohol Misuse in the Household Doncaster Hidden Harm Strategy Drug and Alcohol Misuse in the Household V14: 15.07.16 2016-2019 3 year strategy to identify, support, safeguard and improve the health and well-being of families where there

More information

Chapter 23. Medicines and Drugs

Chapter 23. Medicines and Drugs Chapter 23 Medicines and Drugs Lesson 1 The Role of Medicines 1. What are medicines? Drugs that are used to prevent disease or other conditions. 2. What are drugs? Substances other than food that change

More information

Anyone Can Become Addicted. Anyone.

Anyone Can Become Addicted. Anyone. Anyone Can Become Addicted. Anyone. PAStop.org Family Toolkit Seeking Drug Abuse Treatment: Know What to Ask Trying to identify the right treatment programs for a loved one can be a difficult process.

More information

Review of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Review of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Review of Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Canadian Medical Association: Submission to Health Canada in response to the consultation on the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and its regulations A

More information

CABINET PROCURING A SUBSTANCE MISUSE & COMMUNITY TREATMENT SERVICE IN RUTLAND

CABINET PROCURING A SUBSTANCE MISUSE & COMMUNITY TREATMENT SERVICE IN RUTLAND CABINET Report No: 105/2017 PUBLIC REPORT 16 May 2017 PROCURING A SUBSTANCE MISUSE & COMMUNITY TREATMENT SERVICE IN RUTLAND Report of the Director of Public Health Strategic Aim: Safeguarding Key Decision:

More information

Substance Misuse in Norfolk

Substance Misuse in Norfolk Needs Assessment 2013 Substance Misuse in Norfolk Clinical Commissioning Group Area Needs Assessments: West Norfolk By Claire Gummerson, Research and Information Officer for Norfolk Drug and Alcohol Action

More information