Browsing College of Health Sciences by Subject "Drug Users"

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Alcohol screening and brief intervention among drug users in primary care : a discussion paper

Field, Catherine Anne ; Klimas, Jan ; Barry, Joe ; Bury, Gerard ; Keenan, Eamon ; Lyons, Suzi ; Smyth, Bobby P. ; Cullen, Walter (Springer, 2012-06-01)

Background problem alcohol use is common among problem drug users (PDU) and associated with adverse health outcomes. Primary care has an important role in the overall stepped approach to alcohol treatment, especially ...
Exploring healthcare professionals experience and attitudes towards screening for and treatment of problem alcohol use among drug users attending primary care

Field, Catherine Anne ; Klimas, Jan ; Barry, Joe ; Bury, Gerard ; Keenan, Eamon ; Lyons, Suzi ; Smyth, Bobby P. ; Cullen, Walter (2011-01-20)

Problem alcohol use (PAU) is common among drug users (DUs) prevalence rates vary from 13-76%, in a recent Irish study of patients on methadone 35% had an AUDIT score indicating PAU. PAU is associated with adverse health ...

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