Dr. Georges Petitjean (@DrAddictions) profile picture

Dr. Georges Petitjean

@DrAddictions

Medical Lead @inclusion_NHS substance misuse services. Passionate abt treatment for #alcohol #drugs #wellbeing #RecoveryCoaching. Tweeting in personal capacity.

Joined May 2020
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We are thrilled that Dr Georges Petitjean, Dr Emily Finch & Dr Jonathan Dewhurst will be speaking at this years conf on how COVID-19 has changed OST delivery. Click here for more information & the full line up of speakers: zcu.io/w0BD @DrAddictions @DewhurstDr
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In 2018, there were 178,933 working years of life lost in England attributed to #alcohol consumption. Men had almost three times more working years of life lost than women due to alcohol consumption. We are open to support you @UKInclusion @NHS_SMPA univadis.co.uk/viewarticle/h…
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From @DrugAlcFindings - Research shows that for the ‘disease’ of alcohol dependence, ‘bedside manner’ is not just a conduit for treatment: to a substantial degree, it is the treatment buff.ly/2WJc5Oa
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Regular weekly physical activity may reduce the mortality risk posed by alcohol-related cancers, concludes a new study involving 50,000 British adults. Prevention @UKInclusion @NHS_SMPA #Cancer #Alcohol onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Alcohol Change UK@AlcoholChangeUK8 Jul 2020
These findings line up with the results of our survey (published 3 July), which found that 28% of drinkers think they have been drinking more in lockdown. 66% said they will drink the same amount or more as lockdown eases. More info: alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/20…
Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (@KingsIoPPN) profile pictureInstitute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience@KingsIoPPN1 Jun 2020
Nearly a third of UK public drinking more alcohol than usual during the #pandemic according to a major new study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London: bit.ly/3cn5LRA @policyatkings @BobbyDuffyKings @KingsAddictions @AlcoholChangeUK

Nearly a third of UK public drinking more alcohol than usual during the pandemic | King's College...

Nearly a third of people (29%) are reporting that they have drunk more alcohol than they normally would, according to a major new study by the Policy Institute at King’s College London in partnership...

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Alcohol Change UK@AlcoholChangeUK3 Jul 2020
"Too many men find it hard to ask for help. And too many men feel they are expected to drink, and that this is the only manly way to ‘cope’ with their emotions." Masculinity and drinking are closely linked, but they shouldn't be. Read Karl's blog: alcoholchange.org.uk/blog/20…

Intoxicated masculinity | Alcohol Change UK | Alcohol Change UK

Karl Williams discusses the pressures men face to drink, how that intersects with mental health, and how to re-define the qualities we attribute to manliness.

alcoholchange.org.uk
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Should Overdose Prevention Centres be considered as a harm reduction approach across England? Dr Emily Finch, Clinical Director of Addictions at @MaudsleyNHS & Vice Chair of the NHS SMPA, considers this question in our latest blog : zcu.io/1X7r #addiction #covid19
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Brilliant.
Alcohol Health Alliance UK (@UK_AHA) profile pictureAlcohol Health Alliance UK@UK_AHA6 Jul 2020
The British Liver Trust has written to the Prime Minister, urging him to include nutritional, calorie, and health labelling on alcohol products as a component of his plans to tackle obesity.
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Harm Reduction International@HRInews7 Jul 2020
NEW ANALYSIS: We tracked COVID-related prison release schemes and found that nearly a quarter of all countries implementing decongestion measures explicitly excluded people incarcerated for drug offences bit.ly/3izzw5Y
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Supervised consumption of OST in the last few months @UKInclusion what’s next? #OST #SupervisedConsumption #CovidChange #NHS
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Looking at data for the past 3 months @UKInclusion despite Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions our digital offer has allowed us to see more people compared to this time last year. #Drug #Alcohol #Covid19 #NHS #DigitalChange 👏
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Taj12@Taj_Inclusion5 Jun 2020
Coronavirus: Thousands of homeless 'back on streets by July' bbc.com/news/uk-52915913

Coronavirus: Thousands of homeless 'back on streets by July'

Rough sleepers given emergency accommodation could be evicted within weeks, a charity says.

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We saw a big increase in alcohol self-referrals @UKInclusion in May compared to April but this is still down on 2019 We are still open & still working with those who need our help. Please don't wait until your alcohol use becomes more problematic #Alcohol #alcoholtreatment #NHS
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Needle and drug click-and-collect service set up by treatment charity theguardian.com/world/2020/m…

Charity sets up click-and-collect service for needles and drug equipment

Trial scheme launched to help UK treatment sector adapt to Covid-19 pandemic

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What will the 'new normal' of SUPERVISED CONSUMPTION of OST look like? Orange Guidelines: 'more stable service users... can be over-supervised' 'It is important, therefore, that attendance requirements are not arbitrary and that they respect individual circumstances' #NHS #drugs
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Alcohol Change UK@AlcoholChangeUK19 May 2020
"I feel so sorry for people who haven't got help at the moment because you don't see a way out, it's so dark." So many of us struggle with our drinking and need support. Help is available, even during lockdown. Find out more: alcoholchange.org.uk/help-an…
Coronavirus: getting support | Alcohol Change UK

Coronavirus: getting support | Alcohol Change UK

Get information on where to find help and support with an alcohol problem during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

alcoholchange.org.uk
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UK #gambling addiction much worse than thought, says YouGov study - half of those with a problem are not getting the help they need buff.ly/2zduslZ via @guardian
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Average #alcohol daily units and Audit scores have increased significantly @UKInclusion #patients #NHS compared to 2019. I am expecting a large increase in referrals for problematic alcohol use post #COVID19 #lockdown #COVIDLockdown
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Taj12@Taj_Inclusion14 May 2020
Health experts warn of Covid-19 mental health crisis apple.news/AtLYV-iaITWijzy8V…

Health experts warn of Covid-19 mental health crisis

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Well worth reading, thank you.
Harm Reduction International (@HRInews) profile pictureHarm Reduction International@HRInews14 May 2020
Are you an advocate working to make the case for harm reduction? Here’s a tool for you! A short briefing with arguments and examples to make the investment case for harm reduction bit.ly/2Wv9QP4
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