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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Monday, November 3, 2008

EFFECTIVENESS BANK BULLETIN 7 November 2008


Welcome to the Effectiveness Bank Bulletin, an update service provided by the Drug and Alcohol Findings project. This service alerts you to recent evaluation studies with important practice implications. Though tailored for the UK, this selection will be of international interest.

Benefits of residential care preserved by systematic, persistent and welcoming aftercare prompts ...

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 ...

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