Better understand the brain, the impact of drugs, and how it affects treatment. Learn how to adapt your approach to improve client outcomes. Up to 70% of people in alcohol and other drug treatment have significant cognitive impairment related to drug use, lifestyle or other factors. In this workshop, learn about the parts of the […]

What is SMART Recovery? SMART Recovery is a strengths based, mutual aid group program for anyone who wishes to take control of their problem behaviour (including addiction to alcohol and other drugs, gambling, food, internet, sex and others). SMART Recovery also helps with alleviating the associated distress, such as depression, anxiety and anger. SMART Recovery […]

This workshop offers a practical introduction to core practice skills in alcohol and other drug treatment. It is suitable for practitioners new to CBT, new to AOD or those wanting to enhance their core CBT skills. Participants will improve their understanding of CBT theory and practice and will learn a core CBT framework that will […]

Alcohol and other drugs services across Australia are required to contribute to the Alcohol and other Drugs Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS NMDS). The aim of this AODTS NMDS workshop is to develop a nationally consistent approach to alcohol and other drug service data collection. The objectives are to: increase participant awareness of […]