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Empathy study indicates safe role for ‘ecstasy’ in treatment roleSubscription
The class A drug MDMA may be used “safely” as a treatment in patients for psychological trauma and alcoholism without side effects linked to social distress, according to UK researchers.
Scottish nurses urged to read foetal alcohol syndrome guidanceSubscription
Healthcare professionals are being urged to read the UK’s first guideline on diagnosing foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in order to become better acquainted with how to identify it.
Nursing staff to get more training in nutrition to target obesitySubscription
Efforts to boost health professionals’ knowledge of nutrition and ensure they feel confident talking to patients about sensitive topics like weight are among steps designed to tackle the UK’s obesity crisis set out in the long-term plan for the NHS in England.
NHS long-term plan ‘will help problem drinkers and smokers’Subscription
Problem drinkers and smokers who end up in hospital will be helped by dedicated new services, as part of the new NHS long-term plan, according to those behind the strategy.
NHS England reveals festive funding for more ‘drunk tanks’ Subscription
More so-called “drunk tanks” will be set up around England to take the pressure off hospital and 999 services over Christmas and New Year, it has been announced.
Interview: Mental health nurse overcame alcoholism to re-join registerSubscription
A mental health nurse who overcame alcoholism and successfully regained his registration has called for more support for other nurses battling addiction.
'Different approach' needed to caring for older people with alcohol problems Subscription
Nurses and other healthcare professionals have been urged to rethink the needs of older people with drinking problems.
UK has around 150 nurses and midwives per 10,000 peopleSubscription
The UK is just behind the countries of Scandinavia and Central Europe as well as smaller nations like Cuba, Bermuda and Andorra when it comes to health worker density, according to a major study.
Key role of specialist nurses highlighted by alcohol addiction inquirySubscription
The loss of alcoholic specialist roles, such as wellbeing nurses, in local services struggling with cash shortages is preventing alcoholics from getting the help they need, according to a national inquiry.
Diabetics more likely to die from suicide, accidents and alcoholSubscription
Diabetes patients are more likely to die from suicide, accidents and alcohol-related causes, according to a new study, which suggests this could be linked to poor mental health.
Spending now to cut alcohol-related harm could save both money and livesSubscription
It’s freshers time at universities and across mainstream and social media we have been seeing the inevitable pictures of students lurching around city centres in a drunk and dishevelled state.
Labour pledges to invest £13.5m in nurse-led alcohol care teams Subscription
Every hospital in England would have dedicated nurses in place to support people struggling with alcohol misuse if Labour were in power, the party has announced.
Alcohol liaison nurse to retire after seeing service 'flourish'Subscription
A nurse who has dedicated her career to supporting patients with alcohol issues is to retire next month after nearly 40 years’ service to the NHS.
Both heavy drinking and abstinence may increase dementia riskSubscription
People who either abstain from drinking from alcohol in the long term or drink heavily are at increased risk of developing dementia compared to moderate drinkers, a study suggests.
Nurses help hold first ‘pop-up hub’ to reach town’s homelessSubscription
A group of organisations in the South Yorkshire town of Doncaster have held their first “pop-up hub” to help homeless people and rough sleepers with health issues and other concerns.
Comment: ‘We may unknowingly consume dangerous levels of alcohol’Subscription
Alcohol is the main cause of liver disease and associated death. By raising awareness and offering brief interventions, not only to patients but also to family and friends, nurses can potentially save lives, argues Gerri Mortimore
Nurse-led sexual health clinics in hostels for homeless peopleSubscription
Nurse-led clinics offered in hostels for homeless people can be an effective way of providing sexual health care to a hard-to-reach, at-risk population. This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion
Should people with heart failure avoid alcohol? An evidence review Subscription
It is widely thought that drinking alcohol is harmful to people living with heart failure. This article reviews the evidence on whether these patients should be advised to abstain from alcohol
‘Drunk tanks’ may be rolled out to ease pressure on A&ESubscription
The NHS will decide this year whether to introduce “drunk tanks” across the country to take the pressure off accident and emergency departments at busy times of year.
Serious concerns uncovered in residential detox clinicsSubscription
Many independent clinics that provide residential detoxification in England are not providing “safe or good quality care”, according to a warning from the health and social care regulator.
