This guide seeks to support Social Workers in their practice with people who use substances and who experience mental distress. It will also be relevant for other social and health care professionals. The information in the guide should be supplemented by further reading and learning.

Contents:
3 Policy framework
5 Links between mental health & substance use
6 Impact on mental health
8 Cannabis & mental health
9 Medication & mental health
10 Assessment
12 Risk assessment
13 Intervention
14 Partnership practice
15 Resources
16 Local contact information