Whilst working as a member of the community mental health team, the author was part of an initiative looking at minor tranquilliser use in the locality. This article describes the way in which the adult psychiatric service, the local drugs advice project and the local branch of MIND set about meeting the needs of the community.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
MitchellL.Simple relaxation. 5th ed.London: John Murray, 1982.
2.
WestlandG.Relaxing in primary health care. Br J Occup Ther1988; 51 (3): 84–88.
3.
RogersC.On becoming a person. London: Constable, 1974.
4.
Department of Health. Drug misuse – a basic briefing. London: DoH, 1985.
5.
HaddonC.Women and tranquillisers. London: Sheldon Press, 1984.
6.
KirstaA.The book of stress survival. London: Unwin, 1986.
7.
TrickettS.Coming off tranquillisers and sleeping pills. Northants: Thorsons, 1986.
8.
TylerA.Street drugs. London: New English Library, 1986.
9.
WoodfordM.Conquering your agoraphobia. London: Blandford, 1987.
