Drugs and Alcohol Today: Volume 2 Issue 3
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Addiction: A global public health challenge for nurses
Madeline NaegleWith expanded technologic and communication resources there is growing awareness worldwide of the public health problems caused by alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, misuse…
A model for preparing nurses for the challenge of substance use disorders
Marianne Marcus, Linda StaffordSubstance use disorders are considered to be the nation's number one health problem. These continue to cause more deaths, illnesses, and disabilities than do other preventable…
The expanding role of the Addictions Nurse: Rotation Schemes and Prescriptive Authority
Patrick CoyneThis paper considers future developments for Addictions Nursing. The aim of this paper is to provide a personal vision of two possible developments for Addictions Nurses, which…
The Employee Assistance Program as a model of care for addicted colleagues: Peer Assistance, by nurses for nurses
Elizabeth PaceIn 1983 a group of nurses from the state of Colorado, US, convened to discuss the issues related to substance abuse among their colleagues. The absence of peer support for…
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1745-9265Renamed to:
Drugs, Habits and Social PolicyOnline date, start – end:
2001 – 2022Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedEditors:
- Dr Axel Klein
- Mr Blaine Stothard
- Dr Aysel Sultan