Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Friday, December 21, 2007

Mental Health & Substance Use: dual diagnosis
the conference

For the person experiencing co-existing mental health and substance use problems life presents many challenges. Their needs, often complex and multifaceted, extend beyond simply a mental health and substance use problem. For clinicians and services working with this group, this also presents many challenges. To effectively and creatively deliver care and services to meet the needs of individuals experiencing co-existing problems, professionals need to continually update knowledge and skills.

This one day conference explores some of the issues facing clients, professionals and services. It provides an insight into current thinking and latest developments in the field from a variety of perspectives: policy, practice and training. The conference draws together some of the UK’s leading clinicians, researchers and educators to consider how we meet the challenge, now and in the future, providing a thought provoking day.

In addition, the conference has the pleasure of hosting the UK launch of the new, international Taylor and Francis journal Mental Health and Substance Use: dual diagnosis and an opportunity to meet the Editor and members of the Advisory Board. All delegates will receive a year’s subscription to the journal and a copy of the first issue in their welcome pack.

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