Spice boys: an exploratory study around novel psychoactive substance use on a male acute ward
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 97-104, August 2017. Purpose Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) – often known as “legal highs” – are a varied group of substances that are causing concern due to their possible effects on mental health. Particular concerns have been raised about synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists often known as “Spice”. The purpose of this paper is to identify t he prevalence of NPS use and explore any association with acute psychological disturbance. Design/methodology/approach The authors reviewed the case notes for 153 admissions to a male acute inpatient ward. Prev...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - October 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
From famine to feast as dual diagnosis features in new UK government policy and strategy
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 120-122, August 2017. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline the latest policy announcements by the UK Government and how they relate to people who have co-occurring mental health and substance use problems. Design/methodology/approach A rapid review was undertaken of policy, strategy and guidance. Findings All three publications are united by their ambition to improve the care and treatment for people who have developed problems with substances and their mental health. The challenge will be to realise these ambitions in an environment where financial and huma...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - October 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
What role does employment play in dual recovery? A qualitative meta-synthesis of cross-cutting studies treating substance use treatment, psychiatry and unemployment services
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 105-119, August 2017. Purpose The role of employment in dual recovery from mental illness and substance use is scarcely addressed in previous studies and a deeper understanding of this issue is needed. The purpose of this paper is to cast further light on the conditions that either facilitate or block the road to employment for dually diagnosed people (DDP) and how these conditions could either promote or hinder recovery. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on the principles laid out by health researchers Sandelowski and Barroso (2007), the study is designed as a qualit...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - October 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Spice boys: an exploratory study around novel psychoactive substance use on a male acute ward
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 97-104, August 2017. Purpose Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) – often known as “legal highs” – are a varied group of substances that are causing concern due to their possible effects on mental health. Particular concerns have been raised about synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists often known as “Spice”. The purpose of this paper is to identify t he prevalence of NPS use and explore any association with acute psychological disturbance. Design/methodology/approach The authors reviewed the case notes for 153 admissions to a male acute inpatient ward. Prev...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - October 3, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Editorial
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, Page 41-44, May 2017. (Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis)
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - May 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Role of offender perception in treatment outcome
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose The purpose of this study was to address a possible interaction of cognitive distortions associated with substance dependency and intimate partner violence, and the affects on subsequent behavior. The primary focus was to investigate the relationship between offender perception (i.e., perception of family problems [FP] and perception of need for treatment for family problems [FPTx]) and treatment outcome (i.e., substance use and violence), among a unique sample of substance dependent male offenders of intimate partner violence. An additional investigation in...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Drug use and mental health in a secure children ’s home
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose Secure children ’s homes are safe environments where many of the most troubled children in British society are resident. These children are from either a criminal background or referred for protection of themselves and others from harm. There is often a history of drug use and diagnoses of mental health problems before admission. Aim: To examine one Secure Children’s home to determine the level of drug use prior to admission compared to surveys of children not in this environment and to examine the veracity of the mental health diagnoses. Design/methodo...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Community participation and mental health prior to treatment
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose The current study aimed to investigate Keyes ’ (2007) model of mental health, the presence (flourishing) or absence (languishing) of social, emotional and psychological wellbeing, in the context of drug and alcohol misuse and the frequency and pattern of community participation (engaging in society). Design/methodology/approach Participant s were 1815 individuals (70% male) who entered residential substance misuse treatment provided by The Salvation Army. Questionnaires were completed at intake assessments with The Salvation Army staff. The data were comp...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Gender differences in lifetime psychiatric and substance use disorders among people who use substances in Barcelona, Spain
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose To examine gender differences in lifetime substance use and non-substance use (non-SUD) psychiatric disorders among illicit drug users and determine factors associated with non-SUD psychiatric disorders independently for males and for females. Design/methodology/approach Secondary analysis of five cross-sectional studies conducted in Barcelona, Spain during 2000-2006. Lifetime DSM-IV substance use and non-SUD psychiatric diagnoses were assessed using the Spanish Psychiatric Research Interview for Substance and Mental Disorders among 629 people who use subs...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Role of offender perception in treatment outcome
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose The purpose of this study was to address a possible interaction of cognitive distortions associated with substance dependency and intimate partner violence, and the affects on subsequent behavior. The primary focus was to investigate the relationship between offender perception (i.e., perception of family problems [FP] and perception of need for treatment for family problems [FPTx]) and treatment outcome (i.e., substance use and violence), among a unique sample of substance dependent male offenders of intimate partner violence. An additional investigation in...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Drug use and mental health in a secure children ’s home
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose Secure children ’s homes are safe environments where many of the most troubled children in British society are resident. These children are from either a criminal background or referred for protection of themselves and others from harm. There is often a history of drug use and diagnoses of mental health problems before admission. Aim: To examine one Secure Children’s home to determine the level of drug use prior to admission compared to surveys of children not in this environment and to examine the veracity of the mental health diagnoses. Design/methodo...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Community participation and mental health prior to treatment
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose The current study aimed to investigate Keyes ’ (2007) model of mental health, the presence (flourishing) or absence (languishing) of social, emotional and psychological wellbeing, in the context of drug and alcohol misuse and the frequency and pattern of community participation (engaging in society). Design/methodology/approach Participant s were 1815 individuals (70% male) who entered residential substance misuse treatment provided by The Salvation Army. Questionnaires were completed at intake assessments with The Salvation Army staff. The data were comp...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Gender differences in lifetime psychiatric and substance use disorders among people who use substances in Barcelona, Spain
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 2, May 2017. Purpose To examine gender differences in lifetime substance use and non-substance use (non-SUD) psychiatric disorders among illicit drug users and determine factors associated with non-SUD psychiatric disorders independently for males and for females. Design/methodology/approach Secondary analysis of five cross-sectional studies conducted in Barcelona, Spain during 2000-2006. Lifetime DSM-IV substance use and non-SUD psychiatric diagnoses were assessed using the Spanish Psychiatric Research Interview for Substance and Mental Disorders among 629 people who use subs...
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - March 31, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Editorial
Advances in Dual Diagnosis,Volume 10, Issue 1, Page 1-4, February 2017. (Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis)
Source: Advances in Dual Diagnosis - February 2, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
