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Alcohol and Other Drugs GP education programs
The Australian Government has funded the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) GP Education Program, an education package and training grants for GPs,...
Primary Care Resources
5As framework to identify and treat alcohol and other drug concerns
There is evidence Australian GPs may not be identifying up to 70 per cent of risky/high-risk drinkers. To support early intervention,...
Primary Care Resources
GP Drug and Alcohol Advice and Support Service
South Western Sydney Local Health District operate a specialist alcohol and other drugs service to support GPs and practice nurses...
Alcohol and Other Drugs resources for general practice
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NSW Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)
The OTP delivers pharmacotherapy and associated services to opioid dependent patients in NSW.
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NSW Clinical Guidelines: Treatment of Opioid Dependence 2018
Guidelines providing clinical guidance and policy direction for opioid treatment in NSW.
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Alcohol screening and brief interventions in primary care – Evidence and a pragmatic practice-based approach
Australian Family Physician article
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Managing Co-occurring Alcohol and Other Drugs and Mental Health Conditions
Evidence-based information, training and resources. Delivered by The University of Sydney Matilda Centre.
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Drug & Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service at St Vincent’s Hospital
Find out about this advisory service for patients with drug and alcohol issues
Alcohol and Other Drugs resources for your patients
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Health Resources Directory
Find factsheets and audio files in many translations and health topics to print and share with your patients.
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National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline
Reaching out for help and support is an important first step in dealing with the issues drugs and alcohol might...
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Your Room
Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS) NSW. Call 1800 250 015 24/7 information, support and referrals for those affected by...
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Lifeline Macarthur and Western Sydney
24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services
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Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Drug use can be tricky to talk about. It’s a personal and sometimes sensitive issue. Understanding drugs and why people...
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Positive Choices
Website helping Australian schools and communities access accurate, up-to-date evidence-based alcohol and other drug education resources.
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Headspace
If you are a young person aged between 12-25 and need information relating to general mental health, physical health, work...
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Head To Health
A safe and welcoming space for adults, their family and friends, who may be in distress or crisis, or need...