substance misuse

Working with service users who consume Class A drugs

[Clinks (2021)]

This evidence review provides an in-depth look at the issue of illicit drug use among people in contact with the criminal justice system. [From the Clinks online Evidence Library].

Keywords: substance misuse

Personal recovery

[HMI Probation (2020)]

Evidence-based overview of recovery from addiction. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].

Keywords: substance misuse

Substance misuse – evidence base

[HMI Probation (2021)]

Summary of the evidence relating to addressing substance misuse among offender populations. [From HMI Probation’s Research & Analysis collection].

Keywords: substance misuse

Alcohol & Drugs

[Russell Webster (2023)]

“All you need to know about…” web resource on drugs and alcohol, including treatment services and much more.

Keywords: substance misuse

DrugWise web hub

[DrugWise (2024)]

One-stop website for information about drugs and alcohol.

Keywords: substance misuse

Drink and Drugs News

[CJWellings (2024)]

Bi-monthly free magazine – print and online – for people working with people with drug and alcohol problems. Includes news and features on innovation and good practice.

Keywords: substance misuse

Kathy Biggar Trophy submission: The Sagamore Project is a joint initiative involving probation, the police, e prison service, and courts, as well as sexual health and addiction services, focusing on chemsex and related problem behaviour.

Keywords: chemsex, substance misuse

Working effectively with people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions

[Clinks (2019)]

Framework of ‘the values, knowledge and skills required to work with people who have co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions’; includes ‘E-learning toolkit’ for front line staff.

Keywords: mental health, substance misuse

Recovery in prison

[Prison Service Journal (2019)]

A special edition of the Prison Service Journal, focusing on recovery from substance misuse.

Keywords: substance misuse

Psychoactive substances in prisons

[HMPPS (2019)]

A summary of evidence relating to the use of psychoactive substances (eg Spice and Mamba) in prisons. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.

Keywords: substance misuse