Alcoholism

Largest ever trial of ketamine to treat alcohol abuse to launch across eight NHS sites

The phase III clinical trial will explore the use of low-dose ketamine combined with psychological support as a therapy for people with alcohol use disorder.…

People with substance use disorders need more compassion from community pharmacy

Several factors impact how services are delivered across integrated care boards that offer NHS Inclusion drug treatment services, making it increasingly difficult for people with substance use disorders to access the care they need when and where they need it.…

How to provide advice on alcohol consumption and explain the potential health risks

Alcohol consumption has increased during the  COVID-19 pandemic. Pharmacists can provide patients with support and information to enable them to make informed choices about their intake.…

Pharmacists could be asked to advise patients on drinking and smoking under NICE proposals

Community pharmacists could be asked to strike up a conversation with patients about their general wellbeing, to encourage them to stop smoking, cut down on drinking and/or lose weight.…

Pharmacists: we can support people with alcohol issues

Brief interventions by community pharmacists — which require little time and no specialist training — can make a big difference to people with alcohol addiction, says Addaction pharmacy director Roz Gittins.…

Advice in community pharmacy not effective in tackling harmful alcohol consumption, says PHE review

Brief interventions delivered by community pharmacists were no more effective than a leaflet alone in reducing hazardous or harmful alcohol consumption, a review from Public Health England has highlighted.…

Repurposing drugs to treat disturbances of learning and memory in neuropsychiatric disorders

In high-income countries, such as the UK, mental health problems are among the most prevalent medical conditions.…

Minimum unit alcohol pricing works, MPs told

Making cheap, strong alcohol less affordable could benefit the health of the two million people who drink at harmful levels in England…

Drinking alcohol increases cancer risk

Drinking alcohol increases the risk of developing cancer, yet only 13% of adults are aware of the link.…

Fixing a minimum alcohol unit price in Scotland

Rising alcohol-related health damage and evidence for a specific link to cheap alcohol led the Scottish Government to legislate a minimum price per unit of alcohol to reduce sales.…