Useful Links

www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie
Self help group for alcohol dependence.

http://www.rcpath.org/index.asp?PageID=53
Audit Cycle from the Royal College of Pathologists.

www.aware.ie
Aware - Support organisation for patients/families with elation/depression. Support groups/Literature/Lectures.

Health Research Board

www.nacd.ie
National Advisory Committee on Drugs: useful review articles on drug issues in Ireland including Dual Diagnosis.

http://www.na-ireland.org/
Self help group for drug dependence.

www.nida.nih.gov/
US National Institute on Drug Abuse; wide ranging site on all aspects of substance abuse.

www.phepa.net

Principles for Best Practice in Clinical Audit
Endorsed by NICE and the Healthcare Commission.

http://www.progressionroutes.ie/index.php?page=community-detox-pilot
Community Detoxification Initiative

www.rcpsych.ac.uk
Excellent user friendly information on alcohol, drugs and mental health.

http://www.icgp.ie/go/in_the_practice/health_in_practice/sick_doctor_scheme
Sick Doctor Scheme

www.smmgp.org.uk
National newsletter on substance misuse management in primary care.