Addressing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in Australia

National Reports & Frameworks

This paper gives an overview of FASD as well as a summary of its impacts in Australia. Finally it gives recommendations on dealing/preventing it.

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Alcohol and other drug treatment services in Australia 2015–16

National Reports & Frameworks

Alcohol and other drug treatment services assist people to address their problematic drug use through a range of treatments. Treatment objectives can include reduction or cessation of drug use as well as improvements to social and personal functioning. Assistance may also be provided to support the family and friends of people using drugs. This document follows and highlights from the Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set (AODTS NMDS).

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Alcohol and other drug withdrawal: Practice guidelines third edition

National Reports & Frameworks

These revised clinical guidelines seek to direct clinical practice by outlining recognised, evidence based treatment interventions. They draw on current literature and clinical practice expertise. These Guidelines provide guidance for clinical decision-making in the context of individual client requirements, withdrawal setting, treatment availability and individual service protocols.

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Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings (third edition)

National Reports & Frameworks

These Guidelines were funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care and developed by the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use to support health services and AOD (alcohol and/or other drug) treatment service workers to more accurately identify and manage the needs of clients with co-occurring mental health conditions.

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