Drug misuse in over 16s: psychosocial interventions [CG51]

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2007)

NICE - N/A

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Evidence Categories

• Care setting: Secondary Care
• Care setting: Other settings
• Care setting: Primary care
• Population group: Drug users
• Intervention: Patient incentives
• Outcome: N/A

Type of Evidence

Guidance

Overview

"This guideline covers using psychosocial interventions to treat adults and young people over 16 who have a problem with or are dependent on opioids, stimulants or cannabis. It aims to reduce illicit drug use and improve people’s physical and mental health, relationships and employment."

Recommendations

This guideline includes recommendations on:

• principles for supporting people who misuse drugs and their families and carers
• identification and assessment of drug misuse
• brief interventions and self-help
• formal psychosocial interventions
• residential, prison and inpatient care