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Managing addictions in primary care: 30 years on, and why primary care still matters
It was both inspiring and a real privilege to co-chair this year’s Managing Addictions in Primary Care conference in Liverpool, now in its 30th year.
Social media, liability, and addiction: what the Meta and YouTube verdict could mean for the UK
A Los Angeles jury has this week found Meta and YouTube liable for harm linked to the design of their platforms, accepting that features intended to maximise engagement can contribute to compulsive, addiction-like behaviours.
Understanding Gaps in Opioid Addiction Care: A Clinician-Led Insight Study
Clinician Insights on Opioid Treatment & Monitoring Survey Article
Research Support Request from University of Sheffield
Do you work for a UK based alcohol treatment or recovery service? The University of Sheffield want to hear from you!
Is gaming gambling? A debate that isn’t going away
For most people, the difference between gaming and gambling feels obvious. Gambling involves risking money on an uncertain outcome in the hope of financial gain.
We’re proud to share that over 10,000 people have now taken our free e-learning module Naloxone Saves Lives.
Is there a place for oral ethanol in hospital-based alcohol withdrawal management?
It’s not broken, so why fix it?
Consultation on expanding the provision of naloxone in the UK launched
The UK Government, together with the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Department of Health (Northern Ireland), has launched a public consultation on proposed changes to the law.
Podcast: Dr Steve Brinksman on supporting people with alcohol misuse in primary care
Listen to a podcast with our Clinical Director Dr Steve Brinksman
New funding schemes from the SSA and Office for Life Sciences
The SSA will run new funding schemes under the UK Government’s Addiction Healthcare Goals flagship research leadership programme. These will include PhD studentships and fellowships, opening for applications on 3 November.