Global regulation of substances was dominated by the United Nations Single Convention of Narcotic Drugs in 1961 which was followed by the Convention of Psychotropic Substances in 1971. So began the “war on drugs”. This presentation will look at differing global approaches to the control of substances and highlight the differences between decriminalisation and legalisation. […]

Alcohol and other drug work can be challenging and comes with a high rate of burnout. As it can be mentally demanding work, you want to employ self care strategies to prevent burnt out. In this workshop, you will find out what it takes to not just survive but thrive while working in the alcohol […]

In the context of global declines in alcohol consumption, studies have recently shown that middle-aged women’s alcohol use has increased in the past decade. This webinar will describe findings from three studies on adult women’s alcohol use, including trends over time in alcohol use, correlates of risky use, qualitative research on social practices including wine […]

Prerequisite: eLearning - Induction – Module 6 - Relapse Prevention and Management This workshop will equip workers with practical and positive strategies to assist clients who experience difficulty maintaining their drug use goals including preventing and managing relapse. Topics covered include: precursors of relapse the Resolution Breakdown model identifying high risk situations for substance use […]

The 2021 Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) National Conference aims to build on the strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and celebrate the achievements and innovation in allied health. This conference will bring together the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce audience to network, create personal and cultural connections, and hear from […]