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07.03.05

Campaign for equality: Time's up for the 'two-year rule'
DDN takes a range of opinions about workplace policies relating to current and ex drug users, and comes up with an ambiguous and inconsistent picture. Surely it's time to review the 'two-year rule'?

Why judge a worker by their past?
As user involvement is now a key component in DAT treatment plans, Jaye Foster calls for a long overdue end to discrimination.

More voice, more choice
Allan Johnstone, the NTA's new user and carer programme manager, sets out his stall.

HR management and development
David Jackson, DAT joint commissioning manager, gives an insight to Middlesbrough's DANOS-based strategy.

Research on heavy drinking
Dr Alison Rolfe and Prof Jim Orford from the University of Birmingham, share findings on drinkers who never come into contact with addiction services.

Background Briefings
Prof David Clark looks at the reasons for drug choices - and how they can change as dependency takes hold.

A day in the life of...
Alan, a homeless alcoholic.

Letters
Responses to Extreme Measures‚ (DDN, 7th February).

 

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