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Managing Drug Use Disorder Treatment Services in Line with International ‘Key Quality Standards’: A Handbook for Managers

The Management Handbook was authored by Annette Dale-Perera with input from ICQ colleagues and a group of drug treatment managers from around the globe.

The document is a reference handbook on how to manage a drug (and alcohol) use disorder treatment service in line with international ‘Key Quality Standards’ (2021) to promote quality, effectiveness and improve patient outcomes. It is intended to provide broad guidance, recognising that drug and alcohol use disorder treatment services vary in different countries or localities according to requirements and norms.

The guide is intended to assist all those involved in drug and alcohol treatment service management and quality assurance. This may include managers, clinical leaders, and those responsible for quality and clinical governance. This document may also be of value to the funders, commissioners or planners of drug and alcohol use disorder services.