Community alcohol detoxification: the challenge of changing service provision

Author: Kouimtsidis Christos  

Publisher: Informa Healthcare

ISSN: 1465-9891

Source: Journal of Substance Use, Vol.18, Iss.2, 2013-04, pp. : 166-169

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Abstract

There is a need to develop effective and cost-effective interventions for the treatment of alcohol dependence. In Hertfordshire, following the development and implementation of a three-stage community programme, we aimed to increase the percentage of community detoxifications and succeeded to achieve 69% at the end of the year 2010. This article discusses the challenges and innovations required to achieve this positive result.