They will help to write a care plan. This should account for all the different needs you might have such as:. NICE also say that you should be able to give your views on the care plan to make sure that it meets your needs. And the care plan should be shared with your carers or family if you agree.
You can read the NICE guidance online here: www. There may be a team in your area which helps people with dual diagnosis. It is sometimes called the dual diagnosis team. However, not all areas of the country have them, and it may have a different name.
If there isn't one in your area, you could try contacting your local community mental health team CMHT for help. As well as NHS services, you could try contacting local charities. Many charities have support services or support groups for people struggling with substance misuse. You can find some national charities listed in the Useful Contacts section below. Some people with dual diagnosis have told us that it has been difficult to get the help they need.
For example, you may have been told that mental health services cannot help you because of your drink or drugs problem. But the Department of Health and Social Care is very clear that mental health services should try to help you if you have dual diagnosis.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence NICE also say that you should not be turned away from mental health services because you have a drug or alcohol problem.
You can ask for a copy of their policy for eligibility criteria. You may then be able to use this to show you are eligible for their support. If you are not happy with the services you get, talk to the person in charge of your care. This might be your GP or your 'care coordinator'. They might be able to change things for you. An 'advocate' may be able to help you to get your point of view across.
You might need to make a complaint to the NHS if you do not get the help you need. Supporting someone struggling with dual diagnosis can be difficult. It might help to speak to the person you are helping, to see what support they want.
For example, some people might just want someone to talk with. Other people might want more practical help, such as with booking appointments or helping them speak to professionals. We Are With You and Adfam are two charities that offer support and advice to relatives, friends and carers of those struggling with substance misuse.
You can find their contact details in the Useful Contacts section below. You might also feel that you need support for yourself. You may be able to get practical support to help you with your caring responsibilities. But this can only happen if the person who you care for wants you to be involved. Speak to the mental health team if you have ideas about what services should be available or how things could work better.
Drinkline This is the national alcohol helpline. They provide information and selfhelp materials for callers worried about their own drinking, and to support the family and friends of people who are drinking.
They are confidential, you do not have to give your name and they can provide advice on where to get help. Telephone : Open weekdays 9am — 8pm, weekends 11am — 4pm. Webchat Drinkchat : www. Adfam This is a national charity for families and friends of drug users. It offers confidential support and information. Frank Frank provides information and advice on drugs to anyone concerned about drugs and solvent misuse, including people misusing drugs, their families, friends and carers.
Open 24 hours a day, every day Text : Email : Online form here: www. Website : www. Alcohol Change UK Alcohol concern is the national organisation for alcohol misuse. It does not provide services, but they do produce information on alcohol. We Are With You This is a drug and alcohol treatment agency. Their services deal primarily with drug and alcohol problems including support for families. Al-Anon Family Groups This is a service for families and friends of alcoholics. Al-Anon family groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking.
They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. They have groups around the country. Helpline : 10am — midnight Website : www. Alcoholics Anonymous AA AA provides an opportunity for people to get together to solve their problem with alcohol and help others to recover. Cocaine Anonymous CA CA is a fellowship of men and women who use the 12 step, self-help programme to stop cocaine and all other mind-altering substances. Telephone : Open 10am — 10pm every day.
DrugWise DrugWise provides information and publications on a wide range of drug related topics. PostScript A charity committed to supporting individuals to reduce the harms caused by prescribed drugs that are associated with dependence and withdrawal.
They do this through a wrap-around service of one to one therapy, group therapy and a telephone support service. Release They offer advice and information on drug problems. They have expertise in legal matters surrounding drugs. Email : ask release. Turning Point This is an organisation that works with people affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems and learning disabilities.
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The drug will actually re-wire the chemicals in your brain, changing how they work and respond to pleasure. Your brain may start requiring a higher dosage of drugs to feel the euphoric effects.
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Close overlay Button to close overlay. The risks of using drugs On this page Illicit or illegal drugs have a range of harmful effects — both short and long term.
Short-term health harms Short-term health harms are those that can occur as a result of an episode of use, or, in the case of medications, inappropriate use. Overdose A person is described as having taken an overdose if they suffer a medical emergency as a result of accidentally or intentionally using a larger amount of a drug than normal. Long-term health harms Long-term health harms are those that occur as a result of long-term drug use and vary depending on the drug being used.
Tolerance, dependence and withdrawal Tolerance means a regular user will need more of the drug to achieve the same effects as previously.
The person may experience some of the following symptoms, depending on the type of drug they have been using: craving a strong desire to use the drug tiredness or lack of energy restlessness or irritability feeling angry and upset poor sleep headaches, joint and muscle pains, muscle cramping severe stomach upset, vomiting depression racing thoughts seizures confusion.
They can give you information about drugs, how to stay safe and what to do to keep others safe. Available services for treatment of drug problems SA Health offers a range of public health services for people with drug-related problems and their family and friends.
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