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Taking collective action: Establishing an Overdose Monitoring System in Queensland

This paper provides a brief overview of the background, evidence, and opportunities for establishing an overdose monitoring system in Queensland. It has been developed by QNADA for the Queensland Mental Health Commission to explore ‘what works, when and why’ to help facilitate further stakeholder discussions and refine an agreed approach.

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2021-22 Alcohol and other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set

The Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS NMDS) contains information about alcohol and other drug treatment services; the clients who use these services; the types of issues for which treatment is sought and the types of treatment provided.

Data interpretation notes: The data is limited to those NGO AODTS who submit through QNADA, including statewide residential treatment services. Data from AODS or similar government services is not included. Please note, in some cases, agencies may not submit data to QNADA.

In 2021-22, 106 establishments provided 21,678 closed treatment episodes to 14,613 clients aged 10+

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Peaks Network Position Statement on Drug Checking (including Pill Testing)

The State and Territory Alcohol and Other Drug Peaks Network (Peaks Network) supports the Australia-wide implementation of drug checking, including pill testing, as an important addition to our long-standing commitment to reducing the harms associated with drug use.

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