Alcohol and drugs
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A study to examine retention in primary care among clients of a novel interdisciplinary primary care clinic in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, Canada who did not previously have access to care.
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Many people experiencing a substance use disorder and/or homelessness have trauma histories. There has not been a review of trauma-informed care (TIC) intervention outcomes among these populations.Â
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Researchers have found that 50% of homeless individuals have a substance use disorder with a reduction in life expectancy compared to the general population. This generic qualitative study explored the perspectives of individuals with substance use experience about Housing First programs and harm reduction strategies accessed that helped them to overcome system related barriers.
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[US government] grants were intended to enhance MAT access in the communities. However, it is unknown whether MAT-PDOA decreases an important consequence of the epidemic in communities: homelessness.
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A dilemma arises for social workers when the restrictive drug policy requires them to actively counter clients’ drug use, while the rights-based philosophy of Housing First urges them to emphasise clients’ choice and control.
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Today Australia’s mental health system is under stress and not fit for purpose. What is to be done? In this…
