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Medical Cannabis - what we've learnt from our membership

As anyone who reads this will already be aware there is currently an immense groundswell of interest from medical professionals, patients and the general public in the use of medical cannabis for many chronic conditions that are also prevalent in people who use alcohol and other drugs.
Annual General Meeting

2019 Annual General Meeting
POST-IT FROM PRACTICE: “But I’ve been on them for years, Doc”

Dr Steve Brinksman reflects on the increase of prescribed opioid pain killers and the potential thorny issue of de-prescribing.
FREE WEBINAR - Medical Cannabis and Anxiety with Dr Dani Gordon.

Tuesday 22.10.19 at 7 pm

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Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP) - the professional register for individuals working in the addictions field.
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SMMGP is a support network for anyone who works in the treatment sector with people who use alcohol and other drugs problematically or any addictive behaviours, and we provide our members with quality CPD. We have a strong background in primary care. Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP) is the professional register for people who work in the addiction treatment sector. FDAP is overseen by an Assessment Board from various respected educational institutions who offer courses in a
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Free recorded webinar: Long-acting buprenorphine in criminal justice settings: implications for services
Hospital management of alcohol withdrawal: elective vs unplanned admission and detoxification

Clinical Update editor Tom Jones summarises a research paper and comments on the topic of hospital management of alcohol withdrawal.
Free Clinical Update: Special Edition

This clinical update focuses on Buvidal® (CAM2038), the new prolonged-release subcutaneous buprenorphine injection for opioid use disorder.
Post-It from Practice: Now tell me yours ...

Dr Steve Brinksman reflects on the importance of allowing people the time and space to manage their own recovery.

FDAP Individual membership

Federation of Drug and Alcohol Practitioners (FDAP) - the professional register for individuals working in the addictions field. Read more

SMMGP Premium membership

Become an SMMGP Premium Member for access to quality CPD. Individual FDAP members have free access to our Premium Membership. Read more