being seen to do something, even if that something is a waste of time and money. too many do-gooders and not enough people do good. drug testing? what is the

being seen to do something, even if that something is a waste of time and money. too many do-gooders and not enough people do good. drug testing? what is the point? It has never worked. I worked in the substance misuse field or over 15 years as a methadone dispenser and care coordinator. Methadone prescribing, maintenance prescription, reduction prescriptions, detox units, decent housing, mental health support are the only way to address addiction, but it costs money. Substance misuse services have been stripped of all their funding and resources. Dual dignosis is another real issue: If you have a severe mental health problem, and are a drug addict or an alcoholic there is no support for you. The psychiatric teams say "Your client needs to be drug abd alcohol free before we can manage his mental health problems" and the drug services say "We cant manage his addiction until his mental health problems are resolved". The dual diagnosis roundabout.. Thats why there are far too many people with addiction and mental health problems living on our streets.