Abstract
It is proposed that there is need for special addiction resource units within hospitals. Persons with special competence concerning alcohol and other drug-related problems could then assist other staff to respond effectively to the presence of such problems in their patients.
The need for such units is convassed, together with reasons why they have not been developed. A number of secondary benefits relating to the function of these units is described.
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L.R.H. Drew
Both authors formerly Public Health Officers, Eastern Sydney Area Public Health Unit Previously general practitioner, Orange NSW, Australia.