Ageing Drug Users Are Increasing And Facing Chronic Physical And Mental Health Problems

Ageing Drug Users Are Increasing And Facing Chronic Physical And Mental Health Problems
Health and social services are facing a new challenge, as many illicit drug users get older and face chronic health problems and a reduced quality of life. That is one of the key findings of research published in the September issue of the Journal of Advanced Nursing. UK researchers interviewed eleven people aged 49 to 61 in contact with voluntary sector drug treatment services…
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Letters to the Editor: The Observer Forum
In response to “School changes likely to be felt countywide” (Sept. 9) and related articles:
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Healthy Communities Coalition ‘planting seeds of hope’ for addiction prevention, treatment and recovery
September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is celebrating the month by “planting the seeds of hope” that prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover.
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