SYMPOSIUM ON BACLOFEN FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE AND ALCOHOL-RELATED HARM

Matthew Peel alcohol, alcohol dependency, alcohol withdrawal, criminal justice act, custody nurse, custody paramedic, detention, Forensic healthcare, mental health, PACE, police, Police custody

To debate the role of baclofen in the management of alcohol dependence and the prevention of alcohol-related harm.

Topics will include:

Presentation of international consensus document about its best use
Baclofen in homeless populations

This symposium is supported by Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems to tie in with 8^thEuropean Alcohol Policy Conference (8EAPC) 20-21 November 2018.

The symposium is free of charge but limited to 30 places. Please contact Dr Annie McCloud at annie@ARForum.eu to book.

July 7, 2018

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Alcohol withdrawal Pathophysiology
Taken with consent – Medical photography
Farewell to Steve McKean
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DrugWatch: Xanax

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