title: Support for GPs caring for drug misusers.
abstract: National policies encourage GPs to become involved in the care of drug misusers and the management of their dependence. A framework of support services is now in place to assist with this task. This article describes the roles of community drug teams and drug dependency units.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mack
mesh_terms: D004739:England; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010819:Physician's Role; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012380:Role; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*