Pharmaceutical drugs of dependence are a group of drugs that have a recognized therapeutic need but are associated with a higher potential for misuse, abuse and dependence compared with other prescription drugs. These drugs are commonly used to treat a wide variety of disorders the affect women of a reproductive age, including severe pain (opioid […]

Prerequisite: Online Induction Material – Module 5 This workshop develops core skills in working with clients who are ambivalent about making change to their substance use. This interactive skills-based course covers: motivational interviewing principles and processes using the OARS micro-counselling skills brief motivational assessment motivational interviewing strategies practical skills development. Presenter: Jennifer Brazier Please directly contact Jennifer.Brazier@health.qld.gov.au for […]

Presenter: Professor Frances Kay-Lambkin (University of Newcastle), Dr. Adrian Dunlop (University of Newcastle and Hunter New England Local Health District) and Dr. Lawrence Dadd (Hunter New England Local Health District) By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to: Understand the relationship between substance use, mental health and physical comorbidity; Understand the challenges […]

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 […]