Substance, structure and stigma: Parents in the UK accounting for opioid substitution therapy during the antenatal and postnatal periods.
Journal Article
Chandler, A., Whittaker, A., Cunningham-Burley, S., Williams, N., McGorm, K., & Mathews, G. (2013)
Substance, structure and stigma: Parents in the UK accounting for opioid substitution therapy during the antenatal and postnatal periods. International Journal of Drug Policy, 24, e35-e42. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2013.04.004
Background
Parenting and pregnancy in the context of drug use is a contentious topic, high on the policy agenda. Providing effective support to parents who are opioid depende...
Getting it right for children and families affected by parental problem alcohol and drug use: practitioner toolkit.
Report
Whittaker, A., Templeton, L., Mitchell, F., Hill, L. & Neilson, A. (2013)
Getting it right for children and families affected by parental problem alcohol and drug use: practitioner toolkit. Edinburgh, Scotland: NHS Lothian
Welcome to Lothian’s Practitioner TOOLKIT. This toolkit has been designed to complement Lothian’s interagency guidelines: Getting it right for children and families affected b...
Blood borne viruses: a resource pack for primary and community health care staff in Lothian.
Report
Macleay, E., Whittaker, A., Stewart, E., Maxwell, S. & Craven, J. (2013)
Blood borne viruses: a resource pack for primary and community health care staff in Lothian. Edinburgh, Scotland: NHS Lothian
The pack contains important
information regarding HIV, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A.
NHS Lothian is committed to providing good quality evidence based care and tre...
The essential guide to problem substance use during pregnancy: a resource book for professionals.
Book
Whittaker, A. (2011)
The essential guide to problem substance use during pregnancy: a resource book for professionals. DrugScope
Substance misuse in pregnancy: a resource pack for professionals in Lothian.
Working Paper
Whittaker, A. (2002)
Substance misuse in pregnancy: a resource pack for professionals in Lothian.
Changes in opiate treatment during attendance at a community drug service—Findings from a clinical audit.
Journal Article
MacLeod, J., Whittaker, A. & Robertson, J. R. (1997)
Changes in opiate treatment during attendance at a community drug service—Findings from a clinical audit. Drug and Alcohol Review. 17, 19-25. doi:10.1080/09595239800187561. ISSN 0959-5236
To evaluate use of methadone and dihydrocodeine prescription in a group of opiate-dependent patients attending a community/general practice drugs project data were recorded at...
Problems of drug abuse, HIV and AIDS: the burden of care in one general practice.
Journal Article
Ronald, P. J., Witcomb, J. C., Robertson, J. R., Roberts, J. J., Shishodia, P. C. & Whittaker, A. (1991)
Problems of drug abuse, HIV and AIDS: the burden of care in one general practice. British Journal of General Practice. 42, 232-235. ISSN 0960-1643
Responsibility for many of the problems of intravenous drug abuse and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection lies with community care agencies, such as general practitio...