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Community-based services for people who misuse substances

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Community-based services for people who misuse substances

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CQC

Care Quality Commission
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Community-based services for people who misuse substances (SMC)
These services are provided in the community for people who misuse drugs and/or alcohol. They provide care, treatment and support, both pharmacological and psychosocial, and help with social and other needs so that people can reintegrate into their communities. They employ a broad range of health and social care professionals to meet the needs of people who use their services.

Examples of services that fit under this category:

Community drug and alcohol teams
Prescribing services.

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