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Substance misuse

Be able to have conversations about sensitive topics like alcoholism.

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Mental health

Don't bet on it

With gambling addiction on the rise, more people than ever are starting to suffer serious health problems connected to their compulsion. 

10 Mar 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Substance misuse

Nitrous oxide

Be aware of the usage of nitrous oxide and the health risks people face when they use this drug recreationally.

16 Jan 2020 , 2 Min Module

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Medication safety

Addiction prescription

PHE publishes the first ever review of dependence and withdrawal problems associated with five classes of medicines.

22 Nov 2019 , 3 Min Article

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Mental health

Tackling the opioid crisis

The prescription opioid time bomb has focused clinical attention on chronic pain and inspired a raft of management initiatives across the UK.

30 Jul 2019 , 6 Min Article

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Substance misuse

Scenario: Travelling with CDs

Parveen is giving Graeme Alton his methadone instalments for the weekend. He tells her he is planning a holiday in Egypt...

05 Dec 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Pain relief

Scenario: Cannabidiol

Technician Kellie is telling pharmacist Parveen about when her grandmother asked her to get some cannabis...
 

01 Oct 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health

Withdrawal symptoms as well as addiction common with ADs

‘Withdrawal’ symptoms and ‘addiction’ are commonly reported by people taking antidepressants, according to an online survey study of 1,829 patients in New Zealand

31 Jul 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Substance misuse

UKCPA: Treating HCV in the community

Efforts are being made to get community pharmacists involved in the treatment of HCV, says the BHPG
 

22 May 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Smoking cessation

Reaching hardcore smokers

With 7.6 million smokers in the UK, spending cuts by local councils are hitting stop smoking services hard

20 Nov 2017 , 4 Min Article

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Substance misuse

Alcohol misuse: part three

This module is the third in our CPPE series about alcohol misuse.

15 May 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Substance misuse

Alcohol misuse: part two

This module is the second in our CPPE series about alcohol misuse.

20 Apr 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Men's health

Gym nasties

An increasing number of men and boys use anabolic steroids to change their physique. But how can you spot the signs and help users kick the habit?

12 Apr 2017 , 5 Min Article

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Substance misuse

Alcohol misuse: part one

This module is the first in our CPPE series about alcohol misuse.

20 Feb 2017 , 900 Min Module

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Substance misuse

Drinking too much

New statistics show women are drinking more alcohol than ever before so what can pharmacy staff do to help customers moderate their intake?

23 Jan 2017 , 4 Min Article

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Practice

Controlled drugs - practice issues

This CPD article provides guidance on practice and law surrounding the supply of controlled drugs (CDs).

11 Jul 2016 , 4 Min Article

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Substance misuse

Train your team: seasonal ailments

This Train Your Team checklist provides support and information to run a team training session on seasonal ailments.

01 Feb 2016 , 1 Min Article

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