Author:
Edwards Richard,Guy Ruth,Bartholomew Mark,Buckland Rosie
Abstract
PurposeThis review aims to discuss the planning, implementation and evaluation of a 24‐session alcohol and drug group for eight service users, based on the Behavioural Treatment for Substance Abuse in Severe and Persistent Mental Illness Model (BTSAS), delivered by a group of multi‐disciplinary staff in a medium secure forensic setting.Design/methodology/approachEvaluation tools were completed pre‐ and post‐group to measure attendee outcomes and perceptions of their group experience.FindingsThe group programme was well received, although adaptations to meet specific medium‐secure needs will be required for future group work.Practical implicationsThe development and implementation of the group has raised awareness within the medium‐secure setting, facilitating a less punitive and more collaborative response.Originality/valueThe paper highlights interventions to support the medium‐secure setting to develop a more pragmatic bespoke response to meet alcohol and drug needs.
Subject
Psychiatry and Mental health,Pshychiatric Mental Health
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