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Data were collected on 1,074 opiate detoxifications conducted with lofexidine, from 40 drug dependency units in the United Kingdom. 671 patients (62.5%) attempted a detoxification in the community, with the remainder attempting an inpatient detoxification. Patients completing the detoxification started on a mean dose of 0.8 mg/day (median 0.6 mg/day), titrating to a mean dose of 2.2 mg/day (median 1.6 mg/day) and detoxifying in a mean of 10 days (median 10 days). Overall 614 patients (60.4%) successfully completed the detoxification. The most frequently recorded adverse events were dry mouth (5.3%), dizziness (8.5%) and sedation (6.6%). In conclusion, lofexidine is widely and successfully used to rapidly detoxify patients from a range of opiates.

Inter-group tensions have long and complex history in South Africa (SA) and appear to flare up particularly at times of increased societal discontent. The limited recent redress of profound race-based economic inequalities, compounded by a decade of incompetent service delivery and seemingly widespread governmental corruption, have led to a resurgence of expressions of race-based conflict. These are also somewhat fuelled by the global economic downturn, along with the conservative and authoritarian turn evident in a number of countries.Action Research (AR) is valuable in conflict situations, though its utility in applied psychology has been somewhat under-reported. It provides a framework for communication about different perspectives and power differentials; aspiring towards active negotiation, changed interpersonal relationships and structures. This paper explores the unfolding processes in a case study involving secondary school educators and two trainee psychologists; including reflections to promote deeper understanding. We were invited to work with the head teacher and her staff members in a secondary school in the Eastern Cape, to address conflicts between two groups of educators. These appeared to be race-based tensions. In order to work collaboratively with the educators, AR was employed, to explore some solutions and improve relationships. This article describes the shifts that occurred and the challenges of translating ideals into practice.