Welcome...

We are Consultant Nurses and Expert Practitioners who work in and with the NHS

Our aim is to improve the support and treatment for individuals who have co-existing mental health and alcohol and drug difficulties, which is known as a dual diagnosis.

Individuals with a dual diagnosis often have a range of problems, which can require a range of solutions. Help and support needs to be accessible and flexible, which will meet the needs of the individual. Treatment should be shaped by those accessing services whenever possible, based on their own personal recovery goal.

This website aims to provide good quality information for individuals who have a dual diagnosis, their families and carers, and health and social care workers providing support and treatment.

This site was launched in May 2009, its aim is for it to become a national resource; sharing evidence based practice, local strategies and individual experiences which will shape a more effective response for those with a dual diagnosis. Progress can help shape national policy, its future direction will in part, depend, on what you would like to see on this site, please let us know.

The latest substance misuse data collated across Europe (EMCDDA, 2017) can be accessed here www.emccda.europa.eu and most recent dual diagnosis best practice options across Europe can be accessed here www.emcdda.eu

NICE Dual Diagnosis Guidance Download the guidance here www.nice.org.uk and www.nice.org.uk

Drug misuse and dependence UK Guidelines on Clinical Management 2017 'Orange Book' www.gov.uk

Don't forget to access the FREE Dual Diagnosis national e-learning resources by clicking on the button on the left of the home page