EFFECTIVENESS BANK BULLETIN 7 November 2008

Bulletin entries analyse studies selected by Drug and Alcohol Findings as particularly relevant to improving outcomes from drug or alcohol interventions in the United Kingdom. Entries are drafted by Findings after consulting related research, study authors and other experts. Many were distilled from an extended review. If applicable this can be viewed via the Background notes link at the end of the entry. Entries are © Drug and Alcohol Findings. Permission is given to distribute these documents unamended or to incorporate passages in other documents as long as the source and copyright owner are acknowledged including the web address http://findings.org.uk. Links to source documents are in blue. Hover mouse over orange body text for explanatory notes.

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Internationally proven community alcohol crime and harm reduction programmes feasible in Britain ...

Brief contact and written advice as effective as a longer talk for heavy drinking hospital patients ...

International review and UK guidance weigh merits of buprenorphine versus methadone maintenance ...