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Supporting the Journey: A Reading List for Addiction Nurses

Reading List

16 May 2025

As we celebrate International Nurses Week, we honour the dedication, expertise, and compassion of nurses around the globe—especially those working on the frontlines of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support. Addiction nurses play a crucial role not only in clinical care but also in education, advocacy, and research.

Substance Use Disorders: A Guide for the Primary Care Provider

Book

This practical and up-to-date guide offers comprehensive support for primary care clinicians managing patients with substance use disorders. Covering a wide range of substances and clinical scenarios, the book is organized into four parts...

The role of specialist Addiction Nurses in alcohol treatment

Website

A new study from the University of Dundee and University of Stirling highlights the impact of placing specialist Addiction Nurses (ANs) within primary care teams to support individuals with serious alcohol problems in disadvantaged...

The role of UK alcohol and drug (AOD) nurses in a changing workforce

Scientific article

Background: This article shares findings from a study that looked into how alcohol and other drugs (AOD) nurses in the UK view their current career opportunities and the challenges they face. It also explores how changes in health services...

Use of Health Services by Residents at a Seniors-only Living Facility

Scientific article

The objective of the study was to compare the use of medical and dental services by seniors residing at a seniors-only living facility and in the general community. It was a quantitative study, among 50 residents of the living facility and...

Addiction Nursing Competencies A Comprehensive Toolkit for the Addictions Nurse

Scientific article

With the increased role of nurses in caring for patients with substance addiction, there was a clear need to develop the Addiction Nursing Competencies to guide and support the nursing workforce. A literature search revealed a lack of...

The burden and risks of emerging complications of diabetes mellitus

Scientific article

Abstract: While the traditional complications of diabetes mellitus—such as cardiovascular disease—are well recognized, advances in treatment and increased life expectancy have revealed a new set of lesser-known complications that are...

The International Council of Nurses Code of Ethics for Nurses

Guide

Purpose: The International Council of Nurses (ICN) Code of Ethics for Nurses outlines the ethical values, responsibilities, and professional accountabilities of nurses and nursing students. It is designed to guide ethical nursing practice...

Low Awareness of Diabetes as a Major Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Disease in Middle- and High-Income Countries

Scientific article

Objective: Understanding that diabetes is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) may help increase diabetes screening and improve prevention efforts for CVD. Overview: The American Heart Association conducted an online survey...

Addiction Nursing Competencies: A Comprehensive Toolkit for the Addictions Nurse

Scientific article

Abstract With the increased role of nurses in caring for patients with substance addiction, there was a clear need to develop the Addiction Nursing Competencies to guide and support the nursing workforce. A literature search revealed a lack...