http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/ All the latest news directly from Progress. en-us http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/Dual Diagnosis/logo.gif http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/ 128 50 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82243.ink?newstype=n Magic mushrooms could one day be prescribed for depression," The Independent has reported. The newspaper said the approach is based on potentially using its chemical properties to trigger positive memories during psychotherapy. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82243 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82242.ink?newstype=n Social workers are increasingly being appointed on their ability to deliver psychological interventions, argues Martin Webber, but a new pilot aims to put their ability to solve social problems to the test. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82242 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82241.ink?newstype=n Research at National Addiction Centre (NAC) at King's College London and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) has played a central role in the Department of Health's (DH) recent declaration that Injectable Opioid Treatment (IOT) is a "clinically-effective second-line treatment" for people with chronic heroin addictions who have repeatedly failed to respond to standard treatment. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82241 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82240.ink?newstype=n Changes to the NHS in England have created an 'unholy mess', the editors of three leading journals have said. With the overhaul just over a year away, the joint editorial by the Health Service Journal, Nursing Times and British Medical Journal acknowledged it was unlikely it could be stopped now. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82240 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82211.ink?newstype=n Improving access to psychological therapies (IAPT) positive practice guide for working with people who use drugs and alcohol is available.. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82211 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82193.ink?newstype=n Alcohol related deaths in the UK have increased slightly between 2009 and 2010, according to official figures. The number of deaths linked to drinking has gone from 8,664 to 8,790 - a rise of 126. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82193 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82150.ink?newstype=n Older people with dementia are more likely to suffer falls if they are given anti-depressants by care home staff, a study claims. Many dementia patients also suffer from depression and drugs known as selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are frequently prescribed. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82150 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82144.ink?newstype=n Drug project plans to set up the country's first consumption room to allow users inject drugs under medical supervision. Such a facility is currently illegal under Irish law, but the Anna Liffey project wants to open one by the end of 2014. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82144 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82143.ink?newstype=n The Virgin group head, Sir Richard Branson, is to appear in person to argue the case for decriminalising drug use at the start of a Commons home affairs committee inquiry. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82143 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82142.ink?newstype=n A bid to reduce alcohol illnesses in Northamptonshire has resulted in an innovative approach in the community. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82142 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82128.ink?newstype=n The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has called for the Health Bill to be withdrawn, claiming the government has largely ignored its concerns. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82128 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82119.ink?newstype=n The latest issue of Advances in Dual Diagnosis journal has articles by both Mark Holland and Richard Edwards Progress members Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82119 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82072.ink?newstype=n Drinking alcohol makes people feel better as it produces the same chemicals in the brain as exercising and laughing. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82072 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82071.ink?newstype=n In a world-first, researchers from the National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centre (NCPIC), based at the University of New South Wales, are leading a study to determine whether the pharmaceutical drug Sativex can help people better manage cannabis withdrawal symptoms as a platform for ongoing abstinence. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82071 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82024.ink?newstype=n The brain's ability to function can start to deteriorate as early as 45, suggests a study in the British Medical Journal. University College London researchers found a 3.6% decline in mental reasoning in women and men aged 45-49. The news editor is now on a downhill path! Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82024 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82023.ink?newstype=n Professor Louisa Degenhardt discusses findings that Australia and New Zealand have the highest rates of cannabis and amphetamine use in the world Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82023 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82022.ink?newstype=n He is often seriously depressed, but the former spin doctor Alastair Campbell explains how the death of his best friend Philip Gould helped him find the secret of happiness in The Guardian Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82022 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82021.ink?newstype=n The paper published in The Lancet summarises data for the prevalence, correlates, and probable adverse health consequences of problem use of amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, and opioids Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82021 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress82004.ink?newstype=n The deaths of young men in car accidents or from knives or guns attract intense media scrutiny, as well as attention from politicians, but it is suicide that is the biggest killer of young men in the UK. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem82004 http://www.dualdiagnosis.co.uk/news/Progress81985.ink?newstype=n Young people should be given advice on the dangers of alcohol when they access sexual health services, a group of health experts has recommended. The Alcohol and Sexual Health Working Party says the NHS is missing 'key opportunities' to tackle the problem. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:01:00 GMT enquiries@eigca.org weblogItem81985