Applicable to: Scotland
The Scottish Executive has published guidance (SACDM and SACAM 2003). The Scottish Executive plans to improve education and awareness, and is looking towards more effective planning, and delivery of care and treatment services (Scottish Executive 2003).

References
SACDM (Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse) and SACAM (Scottish Advisory Committee on Alcohol Misuse) (2003). Mind the gaps. Meeting the needs of people with co-occurring substance misuse and mental health problems. Report of the joint working group. Scottish Advisory Committee on Drug Misuse and Scottish Advisory Committee on Alcohol Misuse. Scottish Executive. Edinburgh.

Scottish Executive (2003c). Review of drug treatment and rehabilitation services. Substance Misuse Division. Scottish Executive Health Department. Edinburgh. (http://www.scotland.gov.uk/consultations/health/drugrehab.pdf. Accessed 15 April 2004).

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