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Background   Opioid-related deaths are at record levels in the UK and contribute to over half of all drug-related deaths. The prevalence of psychiatric disorders within people who uses substances is known to be considerably higher than the general population, yet only 4% of people accessing treatment are thought to receive integrated care for coexisting conditions. This study aimed to explore perspectives on treatment for people with substance use disorders and coexisting psychiatric problems.Methods   Face-to-face semi-structured interviews with community drug workers, specialist nurses, prescribing administration worker and one clinical psychologist were conducted. Deductive analysis of three preconceived themes (i.e. reasons for substance use, treatment provision, the role of medication) was conducted.Results   There was agreement between drug treatment professionals and mental health professionals for the complexities for being in treatment for people who use substances. An expectancy of prolonged periods of abstinence from drug and alcohol use before psychological treatment would be initiated leading to relapse was reported. Individual judgements of practitioners, stigmatisation and fear of people who use substances and organisational barriers often meant psychological help was unavailable which contributed to a reliance on medication, against national clinical guidance which was known by only one interviewee.Conclusion   The UK drug treatment and mental health services should review the pathways to ensure that national guidelines are followed so that people who use substances are not excluded from accessing psychological therapies. Data from the coronavirus pandemic indicates heightened psychiatric problems, where illicit drug use may escalate as a means of self-medication leading to further increases in drug-related deaths.

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Perspectives of drug treatment and mental health professionals towards treatment provision for substance use disorders with coexisting mental health problems in England