Substance misuse and special groups

Abstract

This article describes populations of people that misuse substances, who often face barriers into treatment services or who may find that traditional service delivery models do not always meet their needs. There are a number of groups within the substance misuse population who often require enhanced treatment experiences, joint working with other providers and adjunctive treatment options. Equitable provision of treatment forms part of modern healthcare delivery. This paper will discuss some of the groups that face barriers into mainstream substance misuse services. Specialist treatment pathways will be discussed, as an attempt to meet additional treatment needs.