Primary Care

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...

RCGP & AP Managing addictions in primary care 2025

16 January 2025

Manchester

United Kingdom

The 29th Managing addictions in primary care conference will take place on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 January 2025 in Manchester.

Managing Addictions in Primary Care

22 February 2024

London and Online

United Kingdom

This long-standing conference returns to 30 Euston Square to offer an opportunity for workshops, interaction, networking, and shared learning in person.

Implementation and workflow strategies for integrating digital therapeutics for alcohol use disorders into primary care: a qualitative study

Scientific article

8 May 2023

Abstract Background Alcohol use disorders (AUD) are prevalent and often go untreated. Patients are commonly screened for AUD in primary care, but existing treatment programs are failing to meet demand. Digital therapeutics include novel...

Patterns of Health Care Use 5 Years After an Intervention Linking Patients in Addiction Treatment With a Primary Care Practitioner

Scientific article

10 November 2022

Abstract Importance Substance use disorders are associated with high rates of emergency department (ED) use and challenges engaging with primary care services. Objective To examine 5-year health care engagement and utilization outcomes for...

The role of specialist addiction nurses in alcohol treatment

Book

A recent study has found that embedding specialist Addiction Nurses within general practice teams can help address alcohol problems in deprived areas. In this blog, the lead author Dr Andrea Mohan examines why the role of the Addiction...

Patient and provider perspectives on self-administered electronic substance use and mental health screening in HIV primary care

Scientific article

9 February 2022

Abstract Background Substance use disorders, depression and anxiety disproportionately affect people with HIV (PWH) and lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Routine screening can help address these problems but is underutilized. This...

Integrating a Brief Alcohol Intervention with Tobacco Addiction Treatment in Primary Care: Qualitative Study of Health Care Practitioner Perceptions

Scientific article

16 March 2021

Abstract Background Randomized trials of complex interventions are increasingly including qualitative components to further understand factors that contribute to their success. In this paper, we explore the experiences of health care...

8th World Congress on Healthcare Management System

6 April 2021

Amman

Jordan

On behalf of the organising committee, it is our pleasure to invite you to join the 8th World Congress on Healthcare Management System during April 6-8, 2021 in Amman, Jordan.

Healthcare Management System Utilitarian Conference