Dr. Susan Finnerty:

I think it is probably because A Vision for Change saw the two areas as distinct. It took the view that treatment of addiction problems should be in the community and outside mental health teams. That approach has continued. I hope that innovative change, review and refreshed thinking will see that looked at again. I hope to see more holistic and person-centred treatment. Ideally, addiction counselling, physical health and other areas would be part of that care pathway.