Substance Misuse

Updated 19th February, 2009

Guidelines on drug misuse and dependence

The Management of Drug Misuse in Cramlington These guidelines were developed in response to wishes of local health care professionals in September 1998.

Drug misuse and dependence: Guidelines on clinical management These guidelines also known as the 'Orange Guidelines' were launched on 12 April 1999 and circulated to all general practitioners, health authorities, and key personnel working in the drugs field.

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Treatment Works

Treatment Works is a new campaign, which aims to give drugs users, their families and friends the facts about treatment, in order to encourage more people into taking the first steps in dealing with their drug use. The campaign aims to explain the different types of treatment available whilst promoting community understanding and tolerance.

The campaign has been developed by the independent drug and alcohol treatment sector, including the six major independent treatment providers. It has been brought together by the European Association for Treatment of Addiction (EATA), and is supported by the Home Office.

Treatment Units

The Tunstall Unit, Leechmere Road, Sunderland